Nature In Robinson Crusoe: The Purpose Of Nature

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The Purpose of Nature A simple quote from Albert Einstein, “look deep into nature and you will understand everything better,” sums up how the world should be working together; yet it is not. Throughout the stories of Robinson Crusoe, written by Daniel Defoe, Life of Pi, written by Yann Martel, and The Red Turtle, directed by Michael Dudok de Wit, the audience is taken on a journey throughout nature, showing the differences in the characters based on whether or not they choose to coexist with the natural world. Using natural resources is something that can be described in a few different ways. In the case of Robinson Crusoe, using animals is for his own health and survival. Without the animals that Crusoe had on the island, he would have not While weather prediction and storm trackers are in use today, we know that this is hardy ever completely accurate; simply because nature has a mind of it’s own. Throughout the story of The Red Turtle, nature seems to be the main subject and the focus of what is occurring throughout this film. Simply, yet powerfully stated throughout the non-dialogue showing, humans are reminded that the natural world is something that is full of wonder that we must learn to respect and work together with. No matter how much research is done, it is obviously known that humans will never be able to fully understand the phenomenon of the natural world, yet it is something that we still continue to explore and work with each and every day. As The Red Turtle simply explains to the viewer, nature is something that is full of chaos and unpredictability, yet it is beautiful in it’s own way and worth our Throughout each of the three narratives that I described, I feel as if I am able to relate with each one in some sort of way. Mainly, I believe that nature is a big provider for our health and happiness, but in order to sustain this relationship, the human population must also provide for the natural world and keep the common peace. Sadly, this is often forgotten and we choose to control nature, rather than coexist with it. I believe that Pi explained this perfectly when he stated his thoughts about adaptation. In order for all of us to survive, we must know how to adapt in situations and work together with others; not only applying to humans, but to the natural world as

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