Nature plays a role in the lives of people every day. Whether it the temperate conditions outside or actual concrete matter, you are impacted in a great way. This can be seen in the poems Thanatopsis by William Bryant on page 123 and To the Pine Tree by Jane Schoolcraft on page 162. There are many similarities and differences that can be noticed between the two poems. Despite having more differences such as themes and overall poem structure; there are similarities as well; such as, the joy or gladness nature provides to people and also the beauty it possesses. In both of the works, by Schoolcraft and Bryant, nature is described as a beautiful sight. William Bryant illustrated nature vividly insisting it’s beauty by saying, “She has a voice of gladness, and a smile And eloquence of beauty, and she glides Into his darker musings, with a mild And gentle sympathy, that steals away Their sharpness, ere he is aware (4-8).”
Jane Schoolcraft also wrote many lines about the beauty possessed by nature. Two lines taken from her work can prove the impact the influence nature has on humans; “Returning to my native land. The Pine! the pine! oh lovely scene! (4-5)” This outtake shows an individual’s true love for their …show more content…
From the smallest physical matter to the weather conditions outside, our lives are greatly impacted. Thanatopsis and To the Pine Tree both support these thoughts about nature. The beauty, eloquence, and grace of nature are described and assessed in different ways, but both insure that nature plays a pivotal role in life of human beings. Overall, Schoolcraft’s work is an easier read due to literary mechanisms such as rhyming and repetition. Despite lacking these mechanics, Bryant’s work is a tougher read, but is still critical in the history of literature. Despite the many differences of these works of literature, they both prove a great example of how important nature is to
Jane Schoolcraft also wrote many lines about the beauty possessed by nature. Two lines taken from her work can prove the impact the influence nature has on humans; “Returning to my native land. The Pine! the pine! oh lovely scene! (4-5)” This outtake shows an individual’s true love for their …show more content…
From the smallest physical matter to the weather conditions outside, our lives are greatly impacted. Thanatopsis and To the Pine Tree both support these thoughts about nature. The beauty, eloquence, and grace of nature are described and assessed in different ways, but both insure that nature plays a pivotal role in life of human beings. Overall, Schoolcraft’s work is an easier read due to literary mechanisms such as rhyming and repetition. Despite lacking these mechanics, Bryant’s work is a tougher read, but is still critical in the history of literature. Despite the many differences of these works of literature, they both prove a great example of how important nature is to