Comparing Henry David Thoreau And Herman Melville's Writings
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Henry David Thoreau and Herman Melville focused their writings on
how man was affected by nature. They translated their philosophies though
both the portrayal of their protagonist and their own self exploration. In
Moby Dick, Melville writes about Ahab's physical and metaphysical struggle
over the ....
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.... to become in tune with n ature,
working not to be victorious over these universal forces, but rather to
participate in harmony with nature, in tern exposing love and truth.
Both authors attempt to analyze all aspects of nature and its
relevance to human life. They explore the powers and influences of nature
over mankind. However, Melville centers his point of view upon mankind in
conflict with nature's forces, while Thoreau believes that if mankind
experiences nature, we will env ....
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