"In every stroll in with nature one gains considerably more than he

seeks," says John Muir in his essay "Steep Paths". Imagine how one
encounter can make you appreciate all that is around you, while
another may have you overcome with a feeling of delight and joy, this is
what Muir was discussing in "Steep Paths". Muir and Wordsworth are
prime examples of how nature affects one's emotions, which is
reflected in their interpretation of their experiences. While both
authors write about their experiences with nature, William Wordsworth
uses language and tone to show how nature affects his happiness,
whereas John Muir uses descriptive imagery and diction to highlight
nature's stark beauty. William Wordsworth employs diction and tone to
demonstrate how nature influences his emotions positively.

Wordsworth's writing conveys the idea that nature is the cure for
unhappiness. "For oft, when on my couch I lie... They flash upon that
inward eye..." writes the Author. And then my heart is filled with joy as
he uses tone to express his enjoyment of nature. Wordsworth begins
with a somber tone that gradually shifts to a happy and upbeat tone.
Wordsworth describes the boundless joy that nature provides in his
poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud": "Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance." As you can see, William
Wordsworth employs a variety of literary devices, such as imagery and
diction, to demonstrate how nature has an impact on his happiness. On
the other hand, through imagery and diction, John Muir's perspective
on nature's raw beauty is emphasized. Muir's writing allows him to
express himself and his passion for nature. "Beautiful Calypso on the
mossy bank of a stream, growing not in the ground but on a bed of
yellow mosses," the author writes.
Nature's detail and beauty. "Hunger and weariness vanished, and only
after the sun was low in the west did, I splash on through the swamp,
strong and exhilarated," Muir writes, demonstrating the strength that
nature provides him. Muir discovered that he no longer needed food or
rest because the beauty of nature was now his source of energy.

John Muir employs literary devices such as imagery and diction

throughout his Essay to show his readers the beauty that nature has to
offer. These examples show that, while both songs use diction, imagery,
and tone to express their points of view, their perspectives are vastly
different. Wordsworth sees nature as a miracle cure for happiness,
whereas Muir sees nature more scientifically, admiring its beauty.