![]() The contrast drawn in the story finally repositions humans within, rather than against, nature in representing us from a snail's point of view the snail and the humans are brought together as different contributing members of a larger living community. While we tend to think of nature in contrast to ourselves, we are living parts of it. The story challenges assumptions about our importance and general superiority of grace and intellect, but it also suggests a finer point. ![]() (2) In contrast to the snail, their movements, mostly walking and talking, are awkward and loud. ![]() (1) The humans are not aware of their surroundings as such their awareness is limited by a basic orientation to their own affairs. Woolf's description of the snail with its careful decisions and delicacy of action stands in contrast with her depiction of humans in this story. The snail is aware of his surroundings and performs actions through movements that are deliberate and slow. The snail has priorities and makes important decisions.
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