The Open Boat
The Feeling of Helplessness is not so new On September 11, 2001, I starred at my television, like so many other Americans, in utter amazement at what was unfolding on the screen before my eyes. During that split-second, I had witnessed an unthinkable happening that will stay in my mind for the rest of my life. The second plane flew into the World Trade Center and all I could do was sit and watch in terror. The site I will never forget will be watching people who were trapped in the upper floors, end their lives by jumping out the window. This was very disturbing. This reminded me of Stephen Crane's story, "The Open Boat." In this story, four men escape from and sinking boat only to end up fighting for their lives in the en
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Approximate Word count = 493
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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