Nature in the Wind Aspects of nature can be found just about everywhere on our planet, and because of this, many different opinions from billions of writers from across the globe conclude different theories about how nature affects the Earth and the people who live within it. From the successful Disney film, “Pocahontas,” the naturistic song, “Colors of the Wind,” composed by Stephen Schwartz, connects deeply with the transcendental values of two writings by Henry Thoreau and Ralph Emerson. Emerson’s short story, “Nature” connects very much with Schwartz’s ideas of “Colors of the Wind,” as it affixes deeply with both the details and imagery. As well as “Nature,” Thoreau’s article, “Walden,” also demonstrates the same naturistic propositions
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Thoreau greatly identifies and connects with the interpretation of what it means to have power and control of one 's actions. In “Walden,” Thoreau concludes that if you visualize in the life that you dream of, then you will find successful outcomes beyond your expectations. Even though Schwartz’s song focuses on how humans see and treat nature “Colors of the Wind” can be seen as demonstrating the idea of domination and power as well. For example, “You think you own whatever land you land on. The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim,” (Schwartz). This quote proves that people take advantage of our planet and demonstrate complete abuse of power when they encounter vulnerable areas on the Earth. Thoreau’s piece, “Walden” connects directly with “Colors of the Wind” because of its description of dominance. He says, “It is remarkable how easily and insensibly we fall into a particular route, and make a beaten track for ourselves,” (Thoreau 243). This quote explains that with domination, it is easy to overlook your abusement of power towards nature. Both of these quotes demonstrate all of the key aspects of each of their compositions, which include domination and the power within one 's actions towards
Thoreau greatly identifies and connects with the interpretation of what it means to have power and control of one 's actions. In “Walden,” Thoreau concludes that if you visualize in the life that you dream of, then you will find successful outcomes beyond your expectations. Even though Schwartz’s song focuses on how humans see and treat nature “Colors of the Wind” can be seen as demonstrating the idea of domination and power as well. For example, “You think you own whatever land you land on. The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim,” (Schwartz). This quote proves that people take advantage of our planet and demonstrate complete abuse of power when they encounter vulnerable areas on the Earth. Thoreau’s piece, “Walden” connects directly with “Colors of the Wind” because of its description of dominance. He says, “It is remarkable how easily and insensibly we fall into a particular route, and make a beaten track for ourselves,” (Thoreau 243). This quote explains that with domination, it is easy to overlook your abusement of power towards nature. Both of these quotes demonstrate all of the key aspects of each of their compositions, which include domination and the power within one 's actions towards