Cold Mountain - the Journey and Rebirth of Ada Monroe

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The Journey and Rebirth of Ada Monroe

Ada's life of high-privilege, status, and wealth have secluded her from the importance of nature and the effect it has on human life. In the past, she found comfort in depending on her father to take care of her and secure her future. Her life was carefree and was suppose to be lived according to planned. When her father unexpectedly passed away, Ada was left stranded and burdened with the responsibilities of normal people. Ada was forced to find something or someone else that would give her stability, guidance, and reassurance through her new life's hardships. Through Ruby's knowledge, experience, and bond with nature, Ada was able to appreciate and become more one with the environment. Ada was also able to have her own interpretations of nature based on her experiences and beliefs. The struggle of living a new life and becoming more aware of nature is Ada's personal journey.

In the chapter "a satisfied mind", Ada writes to her cousin Lucy in Charleston and reveals her physical and emotional changes. She goes into detail as she ill...

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