I thought the sea was probably symbolic. I mean, it's the
thing that might kill these guys who are adrift after their
ship sinks. The sea is stronger than they are, and it's
dangerous. It suggests that the whole world is hostile to
them.
GARRICK:
I agree with you that the sea is obviously dangerous. But
only sometimes. It might kill them, but it's also a lucky
wave that gets the correspondent to shore in the end. I
think it's less like the whole world is hostile to people's
lives, and more like it just doesn't care either way.
TANESHA:
I agree. Nature is indifferent. But there is meaning - it's
just that people have to find it for themselves.
JOSE:
I'm not sure I know what you mean.
TANESHA:
Well, for instance, the bonding the men do in the boat - it
makes the correspondent really happy in a way that
surprises him. Even he thinks he's cynical. Nature doesn't
care whether these guys live or die, but they can at least
find some happiness in their predicament.
BRADY:
Great discussion, guys! You've brought some real insights
to the story's meaning.
hich student is most clearly demonstrating the skill of outlining a
scussion plan?
A. Tanesha
OB. Garrick
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C. Jose
OD. Brady