I disagree with the idea that Venus and the Ark is a reference to Noah's Ark in the modern day light. In fact, this poem depicts the end of mankind. On the other hand, Noah's Ark refers to the beginning of mankind anew. In Noah's Ark, man (or Noah) protects the animals and guides them through the flood and resettlement. However, in this poem the animals seem to do a lot better without the help of man. They seem to be basking in glory and freedom after the humans freed them. In fact, this is a reference to the judgment day for mankind rather than Noah's ark.
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