Read this excerpt from herman melville’s moby-d*ck. what characteristic of romantic literature does it contain? consider all this; and then turn to this green, gentle, and most docile earth; consider them both, the sea and the land; and do you not find a strange analogy to something in yourself? for as this appalling ocean surrounds the verdant land, so in the soul of man there lies one insular tahiti, full of peace and joy, but encompassed by all the horrors of the half known life. god keep thee! push not off from that isle, thou canst never return! a. nature is a source of uncertainty and creativity for humans. b. nature can provide a means to achieve monetary wealth. c. nature works as a tool for introspection and comfort for humans. d. nature challenges humanity to strive for progress and equality.