Nature Essay

Nature

Nature: all things in the universe; physical world and everything not made by man kind. That is the definition of nature. Nature involves so many aspects that it can't be explained. When my English III class went on our nature walk it was an experience. The whole time I wasn't thinking about the nature but the sweat, slowly making its way down my neck. The sun really shone down on this hot October afternoon. One thing really popped out at me though, this one little leaf. The way the beautiful, orange sun hit this one leaf was breathtaking. As I took a closer look at this leaf I realized that there were multiple little speaks or eggs, of only God knows what. It really made me think about the many things that are going on in nature and in the world; I've never realized it. Normally I just pass by trees, flowers, and every other item in nature and don't think about a thing. Although on this particular excursion I'm so glad I discovered this leaf. Emerson and Thoreau talk about nature a lot and they are so excited about nature. They are compared easily when talking about the wonders of nature (I had to add a thesis).
The authors Emerson and Thoreau talk about nature far to an extent where both of the pieces really appeal me. Emerson believes that only few adults can see nature, and all kids can. I think that's so because adults both young and old are so caught up in everyday life. Without the hussle and bussle of school or work we would notice nature more. However kids on the other hand are carefree. They don't necessarily have to worry about school and definitely don't have to worry about work. Emerson says, "The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and the heart of the child." Thoreau also talks about not noticing nature because in his economy section he talks about what all he builds and it seems to me that he didn't have time for anything else. From Thoreau's Solitude section of his writing he says, "Some of my pleasantest hours were during the long rainstorms in the spring or fall, which confined me to the house for the afternoon as well as the forenoon, soothed by their ceaseless roar and pelting; when an early twilight ushered in a long evening in which many thoughts had time to take root and unfold themselves." This quote really made me think. When I read it the first time I thought of just sitting in the rain without a care in the world. Although the second time I read it, I thought a little deeper; I thought of just sitting inside with my family and not doing anything but listening to the rain and talking because of the rain we lack things to do. When Emerson says, "But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars," Emerson also talks about being alone in nature and elaborating it.
Emerson, Thoreau, and I are a lot of like. Their ideas on nature are alike in many ways. After reading these two essays and elaborating them it's really made me think about nature and the importance of it. Emerson and Thoreau helped me in this way by explaining that nature is a necessity in everyday life. Then, the nature walk that my class went on really topped everything off. Now, when i walk through the woods, or any type of nature I will really make sure I take time to observe it and all it beholds.