... the trials of humanity, and it is also used to illustrate an individual's relationship with nature. "The Open Boat- by Stephen Crane and "To Build a Fire- by Jack London, are two works highly noted as examples of man's struggle versus nature's forces. Crane writes in a more philosophical story line, using natural ... as character, setting, conflict and theme. This gives the authors a stronger base in drawing very respectable conclusions. In both "The Open Boat- and "To Build a Fire-, the authors use purpose to make a point about man's rule in nature. "The Open Boat- opens with four men ...

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• Grade Level: High School