The Open Boat

Why do the men's hopes not sink at the beginning of Part 4?

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Asked by Cat on 29 Nov 05:18

Last updated by Cat on 29 Nov 06:11

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Answered by Cat on 29 Nov 06:11

The men's hopes do not sink at the beginning of Part 4 because they imagine that someone on shore must surely have seen them and is not coming to their rescue for reasons of cowardice or incompetence.