The likely theme reflected in the last sentence of the excerpt from Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat" is "Nature is indifferent to humans" (Option E).
The sentence suggests a sense of apathy or lack of concern on the part of nature towards the fate of humans, emphasizing the harsh reality that survival is not determined by luck, strength, or intelligence but rather by forces beyond human control.
Crane's work often explores the indifferent and unpredictable nature of the universe, aligning with the theme of nature's lack of concern for individual human struggles.
Hence, it is correct to state that the right answer is option E.
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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?
Nature is cruel to the unfortunate.
Only the strongest survive.
Only the smartest survive.
Only the lucky survive.
Nature is indifferent to humans.
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