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  1. The interaction between people and the natural world is explored in the poem "Cetacean." No matter how fascinating humanity's discoveries become, the poem suggests that there will always be a certain kind of beauty in the natural world that is beyond human comprehension. It also implies that humansRead more

    The interaction between people and the natural world is explored in the poem “Cetacean.” No matter how fascinating humanity’s discoveries become, the poem suggests that there will always be a certain kind of beauty in the natural world that is beyond human comprehension. It also implies that humans aren’t the only intelligent organisms on planet, and as a result, nature is full of mystery and wonder that people can admire and be inspired by but may never fully comprehend.

     

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  1. "Cetacean" seeks to explore humanity's relationship with nature. The poem contends that the state of nature will always possess a type of beauty that inspires humanity. The speaker additionally emphasizes detail using math and scientific terminology to describe the whales' movements.   CetaceanRead more

    “Cetacean” seeks to explore humanity’s relationship with nature. The poem contends that the state of nature will always possess a type of beauty that inspires humanity. The speaker additionally emphasizes detail using math and scientific terminology to describe the whales’ movements.

     

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