To Robinson Jeffers the earth was hopelessly prostrate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This brief line suggests Jeffers viewed the earth as defeated or subjugated.
- In plain terms
- Jeffers believed the earth was in a state of defeat.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature may be perceived as overcome by human or cosmic forces.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the earth winning or losing?
- How do you see nature?
Another view
Many modern ecologists view the earth as resilient rather than prostrate.
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