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The Monkey Wrench Gang

By Edward Abbey

Tentative Thesis

The relationship between nature and mankind

is fragile. As easy as it is for nature to give to

us, the easier it is for humans to destroy it.

Additional Theme

Conservation

“The first thing they noticed was that the river was no longer here. Somebody had removed the Colorado River!" (pg 112)

Plot Summary

Setting

American Southwest

1960's

Plot

Four main characters

Eco-terrorism

Edward Abbey

January 29, 1927 – March 14, 1989

American author

Desert Solitaire

Any

Questions?

Earth First!

Theme

Connection to Into the Beautiful North

Saving Land

Mankind takes so much from

nature's giving, yet mankind destroys

nature, even with its' generosity.

Stopping at nothing

Teamwork

Illegal activities

“The wilderness once offered men a plausible way of life...now it functions as a psychiatric refuge. Soon there will be no wilderness....Soon there will be no place to go. Then the madness becomes universal, and the universe goes mad”. (pg 60)

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