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THE SHORT STORY “The Open Boat,” by Stephen Crane, explores the experience of four men who struggle to survive the perils of nature. After their ship, the Commodore, sinks off the coast of Florida, the oiler, correspondent, captain, and cook must navigate the ocean in a small boat. Now, perhaps the term ’small’ is rather generous– their dingy is a very tiny craft in the desolate ocean landscape. Nonetheless, a dingy is all that separates these four men from their fate. Continue Reading –>