On the one hand, culture supporters consider it as superior to Nature. They glorify culture and reject Nature. So as to convey this idea, Hawthorne puts the chamber in a higher position compared to the garden. This sense of superiority is the outcome of culture supporters' limited esteem of Nature. Hence, the room's window illustrates the narrow view about Nature that culture supporters have. Yet, the romantic writer's rejection of this idea appears when he relates the room (culture) to darkness and unhappiness.
On the other hand, unlike their opponents, the romantics have an opposite consideration to Nature. They admire it, and even worship it. Furthermore, they believe that Nature is the only place where the individual regains his happiness. Giovanni's isolation and despair are alleviated by contemplating the garden. Besides, the garden is a place where lovers meet4; Giovanni and Beatrice find love in the Garden. According to the romantics, going back to Nature is the only way that allows the individual to prosper. This idea is expressed in the story through Giovanni's experience with Beatrice. For instance, we can notice that Giovanni regains his individuality and free-will only when he is in the garden. Only there, he experiments the feeling of love toward Beatrice; and there he discovers the truth of Beatrice's innocence and sincerity. In the garden, his feelings toward Beatrice overcome his doubts. Giovanni is so subjugated by Beatrice's beauty and innocence during their meetings, in the garden, that he does not even notice the purple print on his hand (left by Beatrice) until he goes back to his room. .
Another instance of the conflict between culture and Nature is symbolised by the marble fountain in the centre of the garden. It is described as a leisure place of a noble family in the past. It is sculptured with rare art; however, it is so damaged that "it is impossible to trace" its origin.
