Theme Of Loneliness In Rainy Mountain

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When describing an old landmark named Rainy Mountain, the author uses both negative and positive imagery to illustrate how its loneliness reveals the hidden beauty of the land. The author describes the landscape with a tranquil tone when expressing how the area's isolation eliminates "confusion of objects", putting an aspect that is known to be negative under a positive light. The loneliness of the land also presents the image of a peaceful mountain without discord due to the lack of abundant wildlife. The authir illustrates this by explaining how there are few objects to see, only "one hill", and "one man". This loss of the "sense of proportion" presents a tranquil mood while revealing the mountain's beauty, allowing one to see without

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