How we cite our quotes: (Section.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The voyagers scanned the shore. A conference was held in the boat. "Well," said the captain, "if no help is coming, we might better try a run through the surf right away. If we stay out here much longer we will be too weak to do anything for ourselves at all." The others silently acquiesced in this reasoning. (7.3)
One more time: they are through waiting for God to send a miracle down to save them. They know they have no choice but to take personal responsibility and do whatever they can to save themselves from the chaos and absurdity that surrounds them. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there.