For years, man and nature have coexisted in harmony, but in recent years, man and nature have become increasingly disconnected, as air conditioning, GMO’s, and other innovations have been made to combat the natural way of life. Some people, such as Christopher McCandless, wish to be one with nature again. As his journey to the Alaskan wilderness proved, nature and man have a glorious and close, but sometimes unforgiving and unsympathetic relationship. This is because some men deeply admire nature, but nature is not forgiving of simple mistakes, as some minor misdoings can seal one’s fate. This is proven in Jon Krakauer’s novel Into the Wild, as nature was unforgiving of Christopher’s mistakes while attempting to survive in the Alaskan
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He states “Nature says, —he is my creature, and maugre all his impertinent griefs, he shall be glad with me” (Emerson). Emerson states in this quote that nature protects people and will appreciate them, even though they make mistakes, and this quote shows that nature can sometimes protect people and not be as antagonistic, as London believes. Emerson, conversely, states “Nature is a setting that fits equally well a comic or a mourning piece” (Emerson). This quote substantiates that nature can either be inimical or nurturing to man because time spent in nature can be thoroughly enjoyable or a harrowing experience, as the protectiveness of nature may ensure that everything in an expedition goes according to plan, or the hostility of nature can ensure that the expedition is destined to end in death or an intense struggle for survival. Emerson also states “There is a property in the horizon which no man has but he whose eye can integrate all the parts…” (Emerson). Emerson states this because he is showing the glorious relation between man and nature as he sees the beauty in the sunset. He also proves the glorious relationship between man and nature when he states “I am the lover of uncontained and immortal beauty” (Emerson). Emerson is saying that he loves the endless beauty of nature and enjoys when he experiences the glorious relationship between man and
He states “Nature says, —he is my creature, and maugre all his impertinent griefs, he shall be glad with me” (Emerson). Emerson states in this quote that nature protects people and will appreciate them, even though they make mistakes, and this quote shows that nature can sometimes protect people and not be as antagonistic, as London believes. Emerson, conversely, states “Nature is a setting that fits equally well a comic or a mourning piece” (Emerson). This quote substantiates that nature can either be inimical or nurturing to man because time spent in nature can be thoroughly enjoyable or a harrowing experience, as the protectiveness of nature may ensure that everything in an expedition goes according to plan, or the hostility of nature can ensure that the expedition is destined to end in death or an intense struggle for survival. Emerson also states “There is a property in the horizon which no man has but he whose eye can integrate all the parts…” (Emerson). Emerson states this because he is showing the glorious relation between man and nature as he sees the beauty in the sunset. He also proves the glorious relationship between man and nature when he states “I am the lover of uncontained and immortal beauty” (Emerson). Emerson is saying that he loves the endless beauty of nature and enjoys when he experiences the glorious relationship between man and