The Open Boat Group

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neurosis
neurosis
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Why aren't the men identified by name? And why is the oiler the only one whose name is given?

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Posted by neurosis on Sunday November 23, 2008 at 4:32 AM and tagged with name, oiler, the open boat.

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  1. deanna92
    deanna92 Student
    High School - 10th Grade

    I have just finished this story and had to research about Crane's life.  As you probably know the story is based on a horrible  boating accident Crane endured.  In his real life the oiler did drown and his name was Billy.  It seems to make sense that the oiler in the story is given a name out of respect since the person he is based on lost his life in the accident.

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    Posted by deanna92 on Wednesday December 3, 2008 at 10:39 PM