The ways of a lawful universe are well illustrated in a metaphorical sense through controversy literature by Edgar Allen Poe. The world as an organized and orderly response to society's actions are best conveyed in two of Poe's short stories, including: "A Decent Into The Maelstrom" and "The Masque Of The Red Death." In "A Decent Into The Maelstrom," the ways of the world proved to benefit the fisherman in his efforts to not submit …showed first 75 words of 540 total…

…showed last 75 words of 540 total…are responsible enough to carry the burden of the truth, and choose to do something about it, are credited for contributing to the good of humanity and are the result of a universe attempting to achieve orientation and order. The universe acting in a knowledgeable way can be observed daily. Anticipating the effects of man's actions upon the universe can help us learn how to deal with situations with the prosperity of humankind in mind.