Racheal Devine about 250 words
INTD: Science Writing
rmd20@geneseo.edu
Cronon and the Vines
Everyday we walk by the vines upon Sturges and the Union, some people admire them but most probably don’t even take the time to notice. It could be just that they’re in a rush but more likely they are just blinded to seeing the true nature of the vines. In “The Trouble with Wilderness” by William Cronon, he shares his opinion about this by using other examples. Cronon agrees when he writes, “The tree in the garden is in reality no less other, no less worthy of our wonder and respect, than the tree in an ancient forest that has never known an ax or saw.” Pointing out that nature is all the same in the end but we fail to notice that. I would agree but at the same time many people plant a wide arrange of nature in order to be able to see the beauty and wilderness each day in their backyard. Cronon also points out that nowadays people think of wilderness as a place where humans have not spread their disease. This makes me think that people do think about their contribution to that and to make themselves feel better they also would plant things to ease their conscience.
Hi Rachel, Thanks for this post! I like how you’re pointing out a gap in Cronon’s argument—that many people actually cultivate their gardens so they can appreciate nature there. How does this idea connect back to your object? You’ve used a good quote, but it could benefit from framing in a quote sandwich. Check out the Graff and Berkenstein for how to do this. I’m also wondering how you will expand your idea about cultivation here—was the ivy cultivated for people’s enjoyment of nature? Can you say more here and extend your idea?