Stephen Crane shows that man projects his own fears on nature, while nature remains indifferent. Which two parts of the excerpt reflect this theme?

The two parts of the excerpt that reflect this theme are the following:

"Canton flannel gulls flew near and far. "

and"After it had been discouraged from the pursuit the captain breathed easier on account of his hair, and others breathed easier because the bird struck their minds at this time as being somehow grewsome and ominous."