When it comes to nature, I feel as if I relate more to Herzog. He seems to be more in touch with reality than Treadwell is. I do care for nature and the environment around us, don't get me wrong! But I would not go to the great lengths Treadwell went to because I feel like ultimately, it wouldn't make a difference in that specific environment and it was extremely dangerous. Herzog also specifies the danger behind nature, and although Treadwell acknowledges that the bears he is surrounded by are dangerous, that is all he seems to do. Acknowledges it. He doesn't seem very careful in the sense that he believes he can fully connect and communicate with the bears, which to me personally, seems unrealistic (the communication aspect, not the connecting.)
Herzog almost DID seem negative towards a lot of Treadwell's views, and that where this opinion on my perspective are hard to distinguish when being compared to both Treadwell and Herzog. Although I feel as if I relate more to Herzog in a logical and realistic sense, I also believe in Treadwell's determination and passion towards the natural world. Everyone is passionate about SOMETHING in their life, so I can relate on a personal level with Treadwell in that sense. And I also agree with the comment Herzog made that it was a way for Treadwell to be able to find himself as well.
Both of these individuals have viewpoints and made comments that I disagree with and agree with. But I would think I lean more towards Herzog's point of view. As I said before, he seems more in touch with the reality of things, and recognizes what things are feasible and safe, and what is not. I respect Treadwell's feelings and intentions but he put himself in a dangerous situation and seemed a bit unrealistic in his actions.
I definitely agree with you! I appreciated Treadwell's determination and deep-seeded love for the bears, but he definitely lost sight of reality. It is interesting that Treadwell was attempting to find himself while living with the bears, but he essentially lost the sense of what it meant to be human. He wanted so badly to be a bear and live their lifestyle that he failed to appreciate what it means to be human! Do you thinks that his "passion" was more of an unhealthy obsession? Anyways, I like how you commented on how you agreed with both Herzog and Treadwell beacause it shows that you are in a good middle ground on your approach to nature- not pessimistic but also not unrealistic! I enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this, I also have great respect for the environment around us. But I personally am not as intense as Treadwell was. I wish I could be, but I view things in a more realistic way. I aways play it safe, but at the same time I have a great love for the outdoors and animals. I would too do anything for nature and the well being of any creature. But Im not sure I would isolate myself from the world and put myself in harm. I liked this post!
ReplyDeleteI really like this post. The point you said about the importance of the environment but also including the fact that how far in Treadwell was to the bears and thinking they can communicate with the bears is not at all really, realistic. Herzog was more on the realistic side, his point of views seemed honest and more life like to us, but he was a bit harsh to me, on the fact that he does not really know what Treadwell was thinking. I though, would never go in the that much of danger to help the bears.
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