The Log from the Sea of Cortez
What is Steinbeck's theory on "murdering" a boat in the book, The Log from the Sea of Cortez?
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Steinbeck observes that boats seem to respond with almost human moods and intelligence in different situations. Because of this, Steinbeck makes the analogy that destroying a boat takes some murderous intentions. A man destroying a boat can be likened to one murdering another human being.
The Log from the Sea of Cortez