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Term Paper Title	The Open Boat
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'The Open Boat'

"The Open Boat"
by: Sarah Clauer

     Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat," is thought to be one of the finest stories ever written by an American.  Crane uses
a theme of cosmic irony.  Cosmic irony is the belief that the universe is so large and man is so small that the universe
is indifferent to the plight of man.  In "The Open Boat," Crane's theme, cosmic irony, is illustrated through the use of
symbols for isolation, insignificance, and indifference.  Three specific examples of cosmic irony symbolism used by Crane
are, the power of the ocean against the insignificance of the boat, the sea against the universe, and the little boat in a
vast sea from the people on the shore.
     The indifference aspect of cosmic irony is where things serve no purpose, and there is truly no care for anyone or
anything.  In "The Open Boat," the power of the ocean against the insignificance of the boat, is a prime example of
indifference used by Crane.  The universe is represented by the power of the ocean, and the small boat in this ocean is
symbolic of man in this giant universe.  The immaculate power of the ocean is very indifferent to the small boat, just as
our great universe could not care less for man.
     Insignificance is des...

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