"Confrontation is the essence of nature," he declared, emphasizing that conflict is a fundamental part of life. He poetically described how he shook his silvery braid loose, symbolizing a wild, unrestrained attitude towards the natural order. He believed that confrontation and violence are inherent in the survival process, with species constantly vying for dominance and existence.
Decker found the man's passionate stance overwhelming, comparing him to Marlin Perkins on PCP—an exaggerated, almost frantic depiction of someone overly enthusiastic or unhinged about nature's brutal reality, as portrayed in Carl Hiaasen's book Double Whammy. This scene highlights the wild, raw perspective on life's harsh truths and the instinctual drive to confront and survive.