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Arthur Gordon The Sea Devil Analysis

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When people are put in a situation that involves their life they are like a freight train that will never stop. In the story, The Sea Devil by Arthur Gordon represents the importance on how individuals can respond to challenges that they are faced with. When people are put in life or death situations, they have to dig deep to find the strength and motivation to get out of the problem. Furthermore, individuals are able to respond to the changes that could occur in life or death situations. Strength and motivation can help an individual to get out of a conflict they are in. The Man in The Sea Devil was an arrogant individual that made bad decisions that almost cost his life. The man was able to respond to the challenge that he was in with the

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