"The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane - comparison essay to the responses of characters in a short story. 600-700wrds - Discuss the responses to Nature of a character or number of characters in

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The short story "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane, tells a story about the physical and emotional pressure caused by nature, which four men face to survive while stranded at sea in a lifeboat. The captain, oiler, cook, and the correspondent all respond emotionally and physically different to the stressors that nature provides while stranded at sea. The captain although hurt from the sinking of his ship; still maintained his leadership role in the lifeboat. …

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…just like the oiler. If it wasn't for the rest and the piece of life belt he had, the constant rowing against the sea with the final drive in would have killed him. All four of the characters respond differently to the emotional and physical stressors that nature threw at them while stranded in "The Open Boat". In the end each crew member was crucial to their survival and success of the journey against nature.