In stephen crane's "a man said to the universe," a man asserts his own existence to the
universe. the universe responds in a way that is best described as

furious
shocked
overjoyed
indifferent

Indifferent

Explanation:

In this text, the man tells the universe that he exists. He affirms this with a lot of conviction. However, when the universe replies, it tells the man that this fact does not create any sort of care or obligation in it. This attitude can best be characterized as indifferent, as the universe does not feel the need to care about the man.

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

it would be b. broad.

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