Analysis of The Bull Moose"The Bull Moose" by Alden Nowlan is a finely crafted poem that reminds us how far man has strayed from Nature. Through a series of carefully constructed contrasting images, Nowlan laments, in true Romantic style, the separation of man from Nature. The strength of the old moose is impressive. During his death march, he nevertheless comes "staggering" and "stumbling" with mighty, powerful steps toward "the post-fenced pasture," the edge of civilization. A crowd quickly gathers, a crowd of men and women, old and young. - all known for their insensitivity and disrespect. They confuse the moose with one of their domesticated animals, such as cattle, collie, gelding moose, or ox, failing to see the nobility and ancient wisdom of this “purple mist” moose. of trees." The scene turns obscene as the men "open his jaws with bottles" and "pour beer down his throat." The symbolic crown of thistles hammers home the innocent suffering perpetrated by these cackling, cackling buffoons. But this moose is no "shaggy and cuddly" doll. Living in freedom beyond the fences of civilization, this king of spruce, cedar and tamarack meets his degraded executioners with overwhelming power. "god of blood" magnificently horned contrasts sharply with that the weak and cowardly wail of car horns. Nowlan's sympathy for the moose and his disgust for humanity are forcefully expressed in a free and natural verse. This poem tells us invites us to rethink the arrogant hypocrisy we have towards Nature. By fencing ourselves off, we perhaps exclude ourselves from those qualities necessary to make us truly human. Teachers' comments: This essay strives to be concise,.