Question

In this passage from a lecture Ralph Waldo Emerson gave in 1837, he focuses on the role of books in education

from The American Scholar
It is remarkable, the character of the pleasure we derive from the best books. They impress us ever with the conviction that one nature
wrote and the same reads. We read the verses of one of the great English poets, of Chaucer, of Marvell, of Dryden, with the most modern joyz-with
a pleasure, I mean, which is in great part caused by the abstraction of all time from their verses. There is some awe mixed with the joy of our
surprise, when this poet, who lived in some past world, two or three hundred years ago, says that which lies close to my own soul, that which I also
had well-nigh thought and said,
(from "The American Scholar" by Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the passage?
O 1. People enjoy rereading the work of well-known poets and authors.
2. Great literature addresses universal experiences and remains relevant over time.
3. Modern writers are inspired by the work of writers who lived hundreds of years ago.
4. The books that are most influential are those that have well-developed characters.

Answer 1

Answer: number three i suppose

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

3.

Step-by-step explanation:

'The American Scholar' is an speech delivered by Ralph Waldo Emerson at Harvard. The speech addressed the main idea that America lack real academy and asserted that Americans have followed on the steps of European writers who lived hundreds of years ago.

By calling 'sluggard intellects' Waldo is inciting his audience to prove him wrong and produce some original and authentic texts and literary works- unique; resembling American dissent.

Therefore, option 3 is correct.