Nature Lessons By Nancy Lord Analysis

A definite show of affection and love are brought up in the conflicts between Marco and his daughter within the writings of, “Nature Lessons by Nancy Lord”. Marco enjoys nature: the silence, the beauty and most of all the passion that is always forthcoming. Mary is from Los Angeles and seems to be almost the complete opposite as her father. They both enjoy spending time together; yet the emotional aspect of their relationship is lacking, and screams to be adjusted accordingly.

Marco, the father, is a complete nature loving man. He enjoys hiking, watching wild life, being quiet and being alone with himself. “An owl hooted, and Marco walked behind the garden and down towards the spring to look for it. It was a great horned, sitting on top of a dead spruce.” This quote provides confirmation that Marco truly enjoys the natural life and its many surprises. This man lives in a wooded area in Alaska and lives off the land. Marco doesn’t seem to enjoy the talk of large cities and the technology that have evolved there. “Marco sat stiffly, watching the country roll by. It was far too shot, two weeks. He never saw another owl, one to share with her. And they never saw a moose.” Marco seems somewhat uncomfortable and fearful
Her mother brought her up in Los Angeles, USA; she enjoys being in crowds and listening to the noise around her. “He couldn’t seem to hold her attention with the small flowers or the places on the trees where porcupines had eaten the bark.” Mary is very easily distracted in a quiet, calm world; she seems to need noise and clutter around her to keep her sane. She is very excited about being able to eat foods that aren’t available in Alaska, but doesn’t outright complain about the food she has been eating. “…And a big glass of Pepsi, with lots of ice cubes. And a hot fudge sundae.” Two weeks obviously weren’t long enough to let her see the true beauty of nature and all of its