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The Open Boat

Stephen Crane

General Info

Context

Plot Overview

Character List

Analysis of Major Characters

Themes, Motifs, and Symbols

Analysis

Shifting Frames of Reference and Impressionism

Existentialism and Irony

Alternative Interpretations

Study Tools

Important Quotations Explained

How to Cite This SparkNote

SparkLife

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The MindHut

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Low Budget Sci Fi And Fantasy

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Fan Art

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Terrifying Animals

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