Muir Reading Response

The correlation between these two entries- the first on the majesty of coniferous trees in a storm, and second, the resilience of one unusual little bird, is absolutely brilliant. Where else, but in nature, could a tiny little bird possess the same powers as a towering pine tree. Muir's account of these species and their reactions to a massive thunderstorm had so much depth to them. The "human" quality of individualism that he gave them is also very interesting. It was difficult to read about the movements of the trees and their seeming "lack of fear" in the storm and to not imagine them having mental capabilities! The adventurous water-ouzel's account was also enthralling, especially at the end when Muir talks about feeling down-hearted and alone in Alaska, but then suddenly the adventurous Ouzel appears and instills comfort in his soul once again. Muir, for obvious reasons, is completely in awe of this creature, and so was I after reading his account of a bird that is braver than most any person I can think of. Muir's stories about nature bring to my mind things that I frequently hear people say about plants and animals, such as "they don't feel any pain- they're only an animal/plant." Or, "there's so many more of them from where they came from. It's just a_________. ." Tell that the John Muir.