How is naturalism reflected in "a man said to the universe"?
the idea of the man talking to the universe reflects the romantic ideal that each person is unique and special.
the man’s insistence that he exists supports the idea that society has a significant role in forming the individual.
the universe’s response to the man reflects darwin’s theory of natural selection, since the universe tells the man he is not important.
the universe’s response to the man presents a cynical view of the significance of humankind.

Read this excerpt from loom and spindle. one of the first strikes of cotton-factory operatives that ever took place in this country was that in lowell, in october, 1836. when it was announced that the wages were to be cut down, great indignation was felt, and it was decided to strike, en masse. this was done. the mills were shut down, and the girls went in procession from their several corporations to the "grove" on chapel hill, and listened to "incendiary" speeches from early labor reformers. what can be inferred about the time period of the excerpt? check all that apply. a. factory workers felt frustrated by the lowering of their wages. b. workers were willing to show their displeasure through strikes. c. early efforts at strikes became chaotic and violent. d. the lowell girls were forbidden to voice objections. e. the lowell strike was followed by other labor strikes.