What philosophical values, if any, are presented or promoted by Crane in "The Open Boat"? Explain.
How are heroism and bravery defined in "The Open Boat"?

Discuss how the narrator's focus on his senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, creates a sense of immediacy in "The Open Boat."

Similar to "The Open Boat," Winslow Homer's painting "The Gulf Stream" explores the theme of survival at sea. Compare how Homer and Crane approach this theme.