In general, each of the characteristic Blessings of the Garden and of Man's Life in the Garden are reversed as man rebels against the Lordship of the Creator. We see the anti-parallels:

Fellowship in the Presence of God   Springing forth like rivers of water   Flowing from a mountain plateau   Producing abundant vegetation   Decorated with precious jewels   The Life of Man was characterized by the following: A Mandate to Exercise Dominion   over a Fruitful Garden   gaining Knowledge   in Harmony with Nature   enjoying the Freedom to Glorify God   in a Family-centered life   lasting many healthy years   as Stewards over the creation   Planted Securely on the Land.

Instead of God's Presence Separation, "Hell on earth," alienation Instead of water Thirst Instead of the Mountain a desert Valley Instead of the Botanical Garden a Wilderness Instead of Precious Stones Clay, wood, stubble, asphalt The Life and Nature of Man are also ruined by Man's rebellion Instead of Dominion Man Neanderthal Man Instead of a Garden "The Concrete Jungle" Instead of Knowledge Mythology Instead of Harmony with Nature Conflict, Pollution Instead of Freedom to Enjoy and Glorify God Economic Scarcity Instead of The Family "Singles," "Careerism" Instead of Long life-spans Sickness, Death Instead of Unmolested stewardship over land Serfdom, slavery, IRS liens Instead of Stability Wandering