The Open Boat Group

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hellokittylover
hellokittylover
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Graduate School

In "Open Boat," what is the effect of being told early in the story that the men are not near a rescue station?

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Posted by hellokittylover on Sunday September 6, 2009 at 1:43 AM and tagged with rescue station, the open boat.

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  1. marylew1
    marylew1

    It brought about a tense situation becoming even more stressful. That was the immediate effect. Following that, there seemed to be a pensive attitude assumed by the four men.The Captain acted as a consoler, a parent trying to soothe and calm in such a trying circumstance. Each man's personality emerged forcefully, as did the thrashing and the howling winds. They wer obedient and respectful of the captain, never losing sight of the fact that he was in charge. the cook the oiler and the correspondent took turns at the oars without complaint, and in some cases saw some humor in a tenuous situation. They were indeed a cohesive group.

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    Posted by marylew1 on Thursday October 15, 2009 at 6:53 AM