As the idea of nature starts to play a more crucial role throughout our class readings, we see that in Thoreau's work, isolation and humanity are a point of strong focus. Upon incorporating these themes throughout other readings, it becomes apparent that although isolation and humanity are present, there are other contributing factors that change and alter the big scheme of things in relation to how they contribute within nature. Below are some observations I had in mind while reading the pieces:

One main theme I want to focus on with this blog post is humanity's contribution in regard to nature and what the ending result may imply. With this, Williams' piece comes to mind: the idea that other humans are doing nuclear testing and its effect on other humans as well as the environment. By reading some of this, I can't help feeling guilty. No so much on my part, but humanity in general. I suppose it creates more of an awareness where I consider rather than not think about doing something that could potentially harm the earth in some shape or form. I'm also reminded of Hogan's piece and how she made a choice to save the fetal mice from the biting ants. The process to save the lives of the mice potentially ended the lives of the ants. Here, we see that human instinct plays a role in nature.

As for the Positions piece, I feel I fall into the category of Environmentalism. I feel as though I'm aware in regard to little things such as recycling and buying local when/if I can. Athens, Ohio, is a community in which I feel partakes in those types of things. It's not so much revolutionary, but it's enough to gather attention. For example: I live close to the Village Bakery, and I noticed that they have put solar panels on their roof for solar energy.