Question

In this excerpt from "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane, which phrase reflects the theme that nature is indifferent to the troubles of man?

Answer 1

ere is a certain immovable quality to a shore, andthe correspondent wondered at it amid the confusion of the sea.
It seemed also very attractive, but the correspondent knew that it was a long journey, andhe paddled leisurely. The piece of life preserver lay under him, andsometimes he whirled down the incline of a wave as if he were on a hand sled.

Answer 2

A) There is a certain immovable quality to a shore,

B) the correspondent wondered at it amid the confusion of the sea.

C) It seemed also very attractive, but the correspondent knew that it was a long journey,

D) he paddled leisurely

E) The piece of life preserver lay under him

F) sometimes he whirled down the incline of a wave as if he were on a hand sled.

Answer 3

I am sorry I don't know this...

Answer 4

b

Answer 5

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