Why Do Writers and Filmmakers Often Use "Shipwrecks" to Talk

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why do writers and filmmakers often use "shipwrecks" to talk about society?

• A) because during a shipwreck, typical inequalities between people are stripped away
• B) because shipwrecks provide an interesting story that most people relate to
• C) because a shipwreck allows people to analyze the relationships between passengers
• D) because shipwrecks provide a romantic backdrop for love stories

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