The Overwhelming Power of Nature. The Relationship between Human and Nature in "A Descent into the Maelstrom"

The seminar paper explores the transformative realization of the old sailor in "A Descent into the Maelstrom," highlighting his encounter with the overwhelming power of nature at the edge of destruction. It argues that this experience compels him to redefine his connections with nature, divinity, and rational thought in order to survive. Through this analysis, the paper delves into themes of existential struggle and the re-evaluation of human relationships with the natural world.