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Based on the contextual information provided about author Stephen Crane, what theme does the last sentence of this excerpt from his short story "The Open Boat" likely reflect?

A. Nature is cruel to the unfortunate.
B. Only the strongest survive.
C. Only the smartest survive.
D. Only the lucky survive.
E. Nature is indifferent to humans.



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The last line of 'The Open Boat' conveys the theme that nature is indifferent to humans.


Explanation:

Nature is characterized in "The Open Boat" as indifferent to humans. The last line of the story where survivors feel they can be 'interpreters' after hearing 'the great sea's voice' likely reflects the theme that "Nature is indifferent to humans." In the context of the story, Nature is portrayed as cold and uncaring towards human struggles and endeavors.


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