# What Nature and Beauty means in Emily of New Moon

> The natural world of Prince Edward Island—the Wind Woman, the trees, the barrens, and the sea—is a source of profound comfort, inspiration, and spiritual connection for Emily.

## Explanation

The natural world of Prince Edward Island—the Wind Woman, the trees, the barrens, and the sea—is a source of profound comfort, inspiration, and spiritual connection for Emily.

Nature is vividly described as a source of comfort and wonder for Emily, from the Wind Woman to the 'flash' of transcendent beauty.

The threatened destruction of the bush highlights the deep emotional and aesthetic value of the natural landscape to the characters, especially Emily and Cousin Jimmy.

The chapter is rich with descriptions of the bay shore, the farewell-summer flower, and the evening light, emphasizing nature's beauty and danger.

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