For a country that is not even 250 years old, the United States has seen a great deal of change in its physical nature; what was once the thirteen original colonies quickly expanded into one massive country with influence extending far beyond its geographical borders. Yet because the country covers so much land, many regional nuances and dialects are reflected in the works that come out from each section of the country. From accents, to food, to history and culture, no one place defines what America
A main theme presented in Walden is the theme of isolation. It is made clear from the very beginning that Thoreau would be completely alone in the woods. In “Solitude”, he describes his awareness of and complete immersion in nature, and basks in the tranquility that solitude brings. He writes, “This whole earth which we inhabit is but a point in space… Why should I feel lonely?... What sort of space is that which separates a man from his fellows and makes him solitary? I have found that no exertion
and having the opportunity to serve our nations heroes. Speaking with these veterans helped me see that when faced with injuries or dire circumstances, their focus was still on the greater well-being of the group and on the mission. The selfless nature of these heroes serve as a reminder of a higher moral integrity that I hope to be a part of. They have taught me that people with strong inner character achieve a depth in life that supersedes superficial achievement
desire to return to pure nature through the analysis of a work of art ecocritically, namely Haifaa Al-Sanoussi's Departure of the Sea. It also attempts to show how the relationship between man and nature, which had been previously harmonized, has changed and became a heartless and cruel one due to technological and industrial developments and changes. Departure of the Sea is a short story in which the relationship between man and nature has manifested itself. The method of analysis followed in this research