Examples Of Naturalism In The Open Boat

Naturalism is the belief or idea that only nature and natural law controls the world. Throughout “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane naturalism is a prevalent theme demonstrated throughout the text, and overall the whole plot revolves around naturalism. The story opens with four men, a captain, an oiler, a correspondent, and a cook who find themselves stuck in a lifeboat due to the fact that their ship had sunk. The only character’s name the reader is told is the oiler’s, whose name is Billie. The four men make their way to a lighthouse where they are sure they will be rescued. Unfortunately, no one comes and they set back out on the rough seas in their small boat. There extensive time together in the boat creates a strong relationship between