This statement is false. Chaucer (c. 1343 - 1400) actually wrote in Middle English, a version of English spoken from about 1150 to 1450. Before 1150 the language that we call Old English was spoken. This language bears little resemblance to modern English.
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direct is what the author tells you about the character, and indirect is what you personally think about them according to the details presented.
The main conflict is defeating the storm.
Actually a convergence of three storms onto one Geographic location. Yikes!
Other conflicts include the shrimper's need to make more money by taking one last trip out to sea even though it was the dangerous season. The shrimper's wives obviously don't want them to go out again as they worry and don't like to be alone.
The shrimp boat owner encourages one last trip as he wants more money as well.
The shrimpers risk losing their jobs if they refuse to make the last trip.
Nobody knew where they were, a loud shriek came from the field. The immediately ran to the field hoping to find some of their friends. They searched and searched but found nothing. Now they were lost in the field and desperately trying to escape. They ran through the field tired form the all running until they found their way out and found their camp.