In the story, The Open Boat by Stephen Crane, the central theme deals with man versus nature (naturalism), and shows the insignificance of life. This is expressed in the story by the way the characters are pitted in a small boat after surviving a shipwreck. ... An example of this comes from the way the men are constantly battling against the open sea, and no matter what they do nature has a stronghold on them. ... I believe the title of this story, The Open Boat, ties into the theme, because in a way the boat being open is the exposure of men to the natural elements, which in turn causes th...

• Word Count: 304
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

In his short story, "The Open Boat," Stephen Crane shows us a Universe, which is totally unconcerned with the affairs of humankind; it is an indifferent Universe in which Man has to struggle to survive. ... The boat gets tossed around as the ocean moves at its will and pleasure with total disregard for the boat and its passengers. ... This action does save the boat from capsizing. ... The ordeal in the open boat conveys to us a world without higher purpose, an apathetic universe in which our lives only have personal meaning but no relevance in the greater scheme of things. ... The naturalism o...

• Word Count: 1369
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Stephen Crane's story, The Open Boat, deals primary with pessimism. ... Being in a small boat in the middle of an ocean is very tough. ... However, the situation in Crane's The Open Boat is different. ... In comparing the Vikings and the five men in the small boat, we can tell that indeed, the sea or the external forces control their faith and their destiny. ...

• Word Count: 829
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

He once tried to be a sea captain on a boat but things did not work out. ... The book begins with some great suspense, it begins with a boat chasing a giant monster that has destroyed some huge unsinkable ships. Every time they get close to this monster a giant stream of water shoots hundreds of feet into the air, causing the boat to back off. ... While reading this part of the book the reader feels like he is on the boat chasing the monster also. ... They put on these huge underwater suits that can withstand the pressure two miles under the sea, then the cabin fills up with water and a door o...

• Word Count: 440
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

You are out in the same wide-open ocean. ... Put yourself into each boat. ... Why didn't the huge ocean liner change its course when it saw the small boat? ... In the case of the small boat, it wasn't expecting confrontation. ...

• Word Count: 676
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

I"m completely amazed when I think of all that is present in the vast open water in front of me. ... From boating lovers catching a nude swim to some of natures" most beautiful sea creatures. ... The newscaster is reporting a fishing boat missing just off the coast. ... As I open the door and reveal my masterpieces, my mouth drops in horror. ...

• Word Count: 686
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

As I walked over and opened the french doors, I was greeted by the warm sunshine and the cool ocean breeze. ... The next morning I was awoken by the sun pouring through the half open shades. The shades rattled a little because the window was slightly open. ... I stared at the boats that were passing by. ...

• Word Count: 659
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Reef Destruction and Conservation Efforts Recent government studies have shown that coral reefs and marine fish are in great danger. Researchers have determined that within fifty years coral reefs existence will be cut in half. Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and biologically productive e...

• Word Count: 2520
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It can be found year round off the coast of Florida and is known for swimming around the bows of boats and ships at sea. Usually, dolphins can only be found within 100 miles of the shoreline, but may be found in the open sea as well. ...

• Word Count: 526
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It swept his tiny little boat off to sea and threw him out of it, he was knocked unconscious. ... When he got to the ocean, he stared out into the openness, expecting to see a ship or something, expecting that his prayers were answered; but there was nothing. ...

• Word Count: 682
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School