Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. What effect does Stephen Crane achleve by repeating the phrase "the sacred cheese" in the short story "The Open Boat"?
Stephen Crane repeats the phrase "the sacred cheese" twice in the story. The phrase is not attributed to any single survivor. So it is believed to reflect (opt1.) the crew's determination to realize their slight chance of survival. (opt.2) the crew's feelings of helplessness upon realizing their low chances of survival. (opt.3) the crew's resignation that their death is inevitable. (opt.4) the crew's bitterness upon realizing that fate is unjust and fickle.

By repeating the phrase "the sacred cheese," he (opt.1)compares the men to small children who are innocent and lack cunning. (opt.2)compares the men to mice who are intelligent and survive by adapting to circumstances.(opt.3)compares the men to mice who must struggle to survive but have their efforts go in vain. (opt.4) compares the men to small children who are being rightly punished for disobeying others.