John James Audubon's environmental realization

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" A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children."

It's often hard to deal with the truth, but what's even more challenging is to know what the truth is. Audubon's quote is a perfect demonstration of this, his sudden realization that every present choice made is going to affect the very lives of the next generation. 

Audubon shows great meaning behind this quote with various strategies, for example, understanding that the world given isn't owned by them or anyone but is something that will be passed on.


Furthermore, Audubon also gives the impression that we have the duty to take care of the planet and leave it better than we got it for our kids.

This is something that I understand almost too much. To give some simple examples, the neighborhood that surrounds my home is a wooded area filled with trees in people's yards, but lately, many of these trees have disappeared, as if the place they stood was radioactive, but no. It's the homeowners who decide to cut the beautiful oak tree down to leave an empty yard. Unknowingly ruining their kids' childhood. They won't learn how to climb a tree, they won't swing from a tree, rake leaves, the color a beautiful sunset or jump into a pile of leaves, all of these experiences gone. 

Audubon's revelation doesn't only expand to the physical world but can affect the personal development of others. To summarize, Audubon means that a "true conservationist" isn't someone who only preserves the past but keeps in mind the legacy their going to leave. 

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM

    You did a great job analyzing Audubon’s quote by skillfully breaking down the quote and giving examples to help the reader gain a better understanding. Great job!

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  2. Hamza ShaikApril 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM

    I really like how in-depth you went in your analysis. I especially like how you made the connection to the quote to the cutting of the trees, and how that seemingly-insignificant thing can ruin so many memorable and important aspect’s of a childhood that weren’t recognized beforehand.

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