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Think about how Mary Oliver describes the turtle’s journey to lay her eggs on the beach. Based on her word choice and ideas, which statement best describes the theme of the poem?
A. The natural world is a harsh place where all animals must fight to survive.
B. The natural world is connected in meaningful and beautiful ways.
C. The natural world is a confusing and dangerous place.
D. The natural world is a mysterious and dark world that no human can hope to understand.
Answer:
The statement which best describes the theme of the poem is:
B. The natural world is connected in meaningful and beautiful ways.
Explanation:
Mary Oliver's poem "The Turtle" describes the action of a turtle laying her eggs at the beach in an almost mystical way. Oliver shows how the turtle, even if unconscious of it, is deeply connected to the whole of nature. The turtle is unaware of herself as an individual. It is a part of the world, and the beauty of it is revealed as she patiently lays her eggs, continuing life. With that in mind, we can choose letter B as the best option:
B. The natural world is connected in meaningful and beautiful ways.
