Question

In “The Open Boat” Stephen Crane shows that man projects his own fears on nature, while nature remains indifferent. Which lines in the excerpt reflect this theme?

Answer 1

“After it had been discouraged from the pursuit the captain breathed easier on account of his hair, and others breathed easier because the bird struck their minds at this time as being somehow grewsome and ominous."

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Answer 2

“After it had been discouraged from the pursuit the captain breathed easier on account of his hair, and others breathed easier because the bird struck their minds at this time as being somehow grewsome and ominous."