Timothy Treadwell is dedicated to saving the bears. He believes that he is one with them and he understands the bears language. Although he suffers from Bipolar disorder, he has really good intentions of helping the bears. He does understand that sometimes his message of saving the bears is not well received by humans. Treadwell says that he would die for the bears. His view of nature seems to be that we as humans are here to protect the nature, but because we haven’t he is now trying to fulfill his duty that he feels he has.
Herzog has a much more realistic view of nature. He believes that there is a line in nature that should never be crossed and Treadwell crossed it. Herzog thinks that nature is amazing, but does believe that humans need to leave it be to some extent and living with bears crosses that. Overall Herzog, believed that Treadwell got what he deserved.
I think that I am more of a Herzog, except the part about he got what he deserved. That is just horrible. He did not deserve to die just because he was trying to save the bears. I do think that Treadwell was crazy and you would never pay me enough to live with bears, but that is just me. I do agree with Herzog that their are invisible lines in nature that should not be crossed. Nature is beautiful and I feel so fortunate to have it all around me, but I do think that as much as we enjoy it we need to leave it alone. In scouting we always say “leave no trace”.
I think that your views of nature are really interesting. I like that you disagree with Herzog's view that Treadwell got what he deserved. I also think that the fact that Treadwell was okay with dying for the bears is interesting, and I like that you include that. How close do you think humans should get to nature? Treadwell crossed a boundary, but you say that nature is something that we should still be a part of (which I agree with!). So do you think that there is a way to ensure safety but also get close to the natural world? And is that way authentic?
ReplyDeleteHonestly we have already imposed on nature by building houses and offices. I think that humans can hike for instance, and enjoy nature, I just think we shouldn't destroy it while we enjoy it.
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ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with your opinion. Treadwell didn't deserve to die, and it isn't right of Herzog to say that he did. I appreciated Treadwell's passion for the bears like you do. You mentioned that he was mentally ill, do you think that plays a role into why Treadwell was so obsessed with living among the bears? Do you think he was somewhat delusion? Herzog seems to have a better head on his shoulders, and that is why he knows the boundries between nature and humans.
ReplyDeleteI like your take on the blog post. I too am definitely more of a Herzog, but Treadwell did not deserve to die. I don't think he got what he deserved but I do not agree with how invasive he was to the bears and other wildlife around him. I like how you pointed out that Treadwell thought that humans had a duty to protect nature and that Herzog thought he took that duty too seriously and crossed a line. You said that you agreed and thought there are lines that shouldn't be crossed. How should we prevent humans from crossing the line? How far is too far?
ReplyDeleteI really like your post! I really agree with your points about Herzog and the way he sees nature. I also agree with how you said that he has good intentions for helping the bears but it is dangerous and not as safe as he thinks it is. Herzog does have a more realistic view but he also seems to not completely understand where Treadwell is coming from.
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