Read this line from the text: I have described myself as always having been imbued with a fervent longing to penetrate the secre
ts of nature. In this line, the author is exploring man versus nature. Which word from this passage best demonstrates the conflict between man and nature?
This is the word that best demonstrates the conflict between man and nature. In these lines, the author tells us that he wants to be able to "penetrate" the secrets of nature. This means that the author wants to discover nature, and overcome the secrecy that surrounds it. This word indicates that the main obstacle the author will face is that of nature.
