Nature Temporarily Mastered

The Crystal Palace, built for the 1851 Great Exhibition, was a marvel of architecture and technology, symbolizing the Industrial Revolution. It showcased human achievement and control over nature, but also raised philosophical questions about creativity and progress. Despite its grandeur, the Palace burned down in 1936, serving as a metaphor for the limits of human control and the unpredictable power of nature.

Discuss the impact of the Crystal Palace on British identity and tourism during its first year.

What metaphor does the burning of the Crystal Palace represent in relation to mankind's control over nature?