Discussion Post: Stephen Crane "The Open Boat"
Answer these questions over the story:
• Explain the significance of the first line of the story.
• What adjectives are used to describe the waves and the ocean?
• How many are in the boat? List them.
• Explain these symbols:
o The shipwreck
o The house of refuge
o The shark
• How does Crane use point of view? Who is telling this story?
• How does Crane use repetition in this story? Give an example of a line that is repeated.
• State who dies at the end, and explain why this is ironic
• Why does Crane make fun of the women who bring coffee to the survivors?
• Define the term "literary Naturalism"
• Explain how literary Naturalism applies to the story "The Open Boat."
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.