[POETICS OF SPACE] ch_04

The chapter covered beings and functions of inhabitating. Using Michelet's words for various description and analysis, Bachelard compares a nest to the evolution of man and the importance of inhabitance and being in regards to personal development.

One of the most interesting statements throughout the entire chapter was Bachelard's breakdown that "bird's nest are most comparable home structures of our time" (pg. 92) This thought intrigued me because the extent that we as humans excel for structure development, using a lot of space for minimal tasks. Comparing home and nest goes to show that we as humans do not need the lavish necessities we possess, for all the meaningful things in life can be done in confined quarters and done to a greater capacity.