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As a story of naturalism, Crane's characters are left to the randomness of external forces whether that is fate, nature, or a force beyond those two. In the case of “The Open Boat,” the forces operating on the character are largely ones of nature and fate. ... This is the essence of naturalism – a lack of control.
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I need to see the phrases to answer the question.
I think Death but i could be wrong
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Douglass does not respond to them, for fear they might be trying to trick him. Explanation:
