Monday, October 27, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Insights of Animal and Human Connections
10/9/2014
9:47 PM
Why do we typically admire animals? What do Hoagland and later Woolf admire about turtles and moths? What animal do you admire? Why?
The pretense of an animal, to the human eye, represents affection and admiration for that species. Humans find a realistic side to animals and how the animals act. Humans have the ability to relate to the actions presented by wild and tame creatures. Many humans commonly find animals that they are connected to and can share a characteristic with. By looking at an animal that they can relate to, they are able to admire that specific animal and the traits that the animal carries.
Hoagland and Woolf both admire animals that they feel passionate about. They agree that both the turtles and the moth strive to live and prosper through life. They are able to relate to their animal and personify them. Hoagland shows us perspective on turtles that most would not put hand and hand. He makes the turtle seem realistic and acquire human like qualities. When Woolf describes the moth and the fight it withstands as it starts to near towards its death, he makes the feelings towards the moth realistic. He shows a liking towards the moth as it shows perseverance and bravery. I think that by showing these qualities within each of their animal, it helps to show more about the author and their traits, as we can infer that they can relate to the animals.
One animal that I highly admire is a dolphin. I came to like their brilliance and capability of communicating with humans through actions. I take pride in the effort that they make to form a connection with a human being. The amount of endurance and commitment it takes to learn something new is challenging and dolphins use their strength to push through those barriers. This is one trait that I look up to. I also admire that they are high-spirited and lively animals, always showing that they are ready to go. When I am near or with a dolphin, their presence brings a sense of joy and happiness, like a small child who is wild and free. When a dolphin swims in the ocean, they seem to always be having fun and enjoying themselves. They have a free and clear mind, intent on doing the things needed for living. They always have their mind set to a challenge in which they endure. They also swim around in the ocean, carefree of their surroundings, and swimming on the path in which they desire. I strive to show the characteristics that these magnificent creatures display and hope to have my character reflect on that of a dolphin.
9:47 PM
Why do we typically admire animals? What do Hoagland and later Woolf admire about turtles and moths? What animal do you admire? Why?
The pretense of an animal, to the human eye, represents affection and admiration for that species. Humans find a realistic side to animals and how the animals act. Humans have the ability to relate to the actions presented by wild and tame creatures. Many humans commonly find animals that they are connected to and can share a characteristic with. By looking at an animal that they can relate to, they are able to admire that specific animal and the traits that the animal carries.
Hoagland and Woolf both admire animals that they feel passionate about. They agree that both the turtles and the moth strive to live and prosper through life. They are able to relate to their animal and personify them. Hoagland shows us perspective on turtles that most would not put hand and hand. He makes the turtle seem realistic and acquire human like qualities. When Woolf describes the moth and the fight it withstands as it starts to near towards its death, he makes the feelings towards the moth realistic. He shows a liking towards the moth as it shows perseverance and bravery. I think that by showing these qualities within each of their animal, it helps to show more about the author and their traits, as we can infer that they can relate to the animals.
One animal that I highly admire is a dolphin. I came to like their brilliance and capability of communicating with humans through actions. I take pride in the effort that they make to form a connection with a human being. The amount of endurance and commitment it takes to learn something new is challenging and dolphins use their strength to push through those barriers. This is one trait that I look up to. I also admire that they are high-spirited and lively animals, always showing that they are ready to go. When I am near or with a dolphin, their presence brings a sense of joy and happiness, like a small child who is wild and free. When a dolphin swims in the ocean, they seem to always be having fun and enjoying themselves. They have a free and clear mind, intent on doing the things needed for living. They always have their mind set to a challenge in which they endure. They also swim around in the ocean, carefree of their surroundings, and swimming on the path in which they desire. I strive to show the characteristics that these magnificent creatures display and hope to have my character reflect on that of a dolphin.
"Our task must be to free ourselves... by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." -Albert Einstein
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