He laid his hand upon 'the Ocean's mane,' And played familiar with his hoary locks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A figure interacts with nature as if it were a familiar friend.
- In plain terms
- He treated the ocean like a friend he knew well.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect for nature comes from treating it as familiar.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should we relate to the environment?
- What does familiarity with nature teach us?
Another view
It implies humans can safely master natural forces.
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