Question

Discuss two examples of suspense or humor created by point of view in "the open boat"

Answer 1

1. (Suspense) Do you remember the circling shark around the boat. The men thought that they were down for, but instead the shark went its way and the men were fine.
2. (Humor) The men were approaching shore where the lighthouse was located when they saw a man waving from shore at them. The 4 men in the boat thought that these people were going to rescue them. Instead they were tourist staying at a beach resort. They thought that they were waving at fishermen not lost men in need of help.