contestada

The captain of the leaking and battered ship refused to listen to the pleas of the passengers and most of the crew to turn back, slow down, or even to alter course. His officers were equally adamant.

Are the officers contrasted with or compared to the captain?

Respuesta :

contrasted. The officers thought that the captain should turn back or slow down, but the captain refused to listen because he wanted to do something else.

Answer:

compared, I believe