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What is Pablo Neruda’s complaint against fishermen?
{(Keeping Quiet)}
What is Pablo Neruda’s complaint against fishermen?
{(Keeping Quiet)}
{(Keeping Quiet)}
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This highlights Neruda’s appeal for harmony between humans and nature.
Updated On: Jan 31, 2025
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Pablo Neruda criticizes the fishermen for harming nature by indiscriminately killing whales. He urges humanity to pause and reflect on their actions to prevent ecological destruction.urging them to pause and avoid disturbing the balance of nature. His concern highlights ecological preservation.
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