Question

how does the theme of the tide rises, the tide falls develop as the poem moves forward? the poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence. the poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end. the poems overall theme changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it. the natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.

Explanation:

In "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls", the poet uses natural imagery like the tide to show nature's continuity. The poem emphasizes that while human - life is transient, nature endures. There is no indication of transcendence at the end, nor a change from harmony to contradiction with nature, nor a shift from awe to fear of nature.

Answer:

The natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.