Reflection

The first stanza explains how society sometimes is too preoccupied in their fun and games to really address the danger of oil spills killing innocents. The second stanza is about how Nature is really taking the brunt of the damage that oil spills cause. Heavy oils are the main cause for gluing together fur and feathers. Without an insulating coat, many animals will die, especially birds and otters. Light oils are more toxic, and when they are consumed, ecosystems are endangered. The third stanza addresses ocean advocacy. It highlights how ocean advocacy will perhaps alleviate the crisis, drawing the attention of the public so something will be done. Also, many metaphors are used. The Leviathan mentioned represents society, is also a famous metaphor that Thomas Hobbes used in the book he wrote, (the book is about a giant/Leviathan that represents society), explaining his theory for the absolute rule of kings. Also, another metaphor used is Oceanus and Prometheus. Oceanus is the Titan of the sea, who fittingly represents the ocean. Prometheus is the Titan that brought fire to mankind, advancing them above all other species. In a way, ocean advocates enlighten mankind; their spark of awareness alerts society to the ocean pollution crisis. The final stanza, or the envoy urges the reader to become an ocean advocate and further prevent oil spills.