The central argument of Edward Abbey's "The Damnation of a Canyon" is that the construction of dams, like the Glen Canyon Dam, destroys the natural beauty and ecological integrity of canyons and rivers. Abbey argues that these projects prioritize human development and convenience over the preservation of nature and the importance of wilderness areas.

After the argument between Jack and Ralph, Simon goes off by himself into the forest, seeking peace and solitude. He often retreats into nature to reflect on the conflicts among the group and find solace in the beauty of the island.

This is subject to a person's own tastes and aesthetic sensibilities, and as such cannot be said definitively without argument. However, Japan is indeed a country of much beauty.

A counter argument is an argument made against another argument.

Eurymachus argues that the suitors are not solely responsible for their actions, as they were influenced by the gods and the beauty of Penelope. He also offers to compensate Odysseus for their wrongdoing.