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Man and nature's correspondents Serena essay In the book Serena, Ron Rash is explaining the natural order of things in which a critical role is played. This is happening in the 1920s time period during the time when the great depression was happening where many people were looking for jobs. The location where these events occurred was in North Carolina and in the Smoky Mountains. From the conveying of natural order things leads to development of the theme of the story. In the book Serena addresses mankind's relationship with nature can be a beneficial asset to nature, yet also a great liability to nature. That man’s actions of claiming as much natural resources as they are removing the natures natural essence from around them.”Amazing how no one …show more content…
Talking of how national park just came in and took some land for progress of further progressing their own cause for making a national park which would protect nature. “I see it as a rather impressive way to leave one's mark on the world," Webb said, "not so different from the great pharaohs' pyramids.""There are better ways," Serena said, lifting Pemberton's hand in hers to rub the varnished mahogany.”"Right, Pemberton." Mrs. Webb spoke for the first time.” "Yes, like helping make a national park possible”(Rash 241). their having a dispute over the national park. which is naturalist vs people who do not see value in

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