Question

How do Emerson's celebration of nature in Nature and his study of society in Society and Solitude function together as an argument? Check the two boxes that best apply.

1. He believes that individuals can truly perceive nature only when they are alone.

2. He believes that both nature and society bring immense joy to life.

3. He believes that society affects individuals’ pursuit of discovering themselves through nature.

4. He believes that when individuals form groups, the divine becomes part of them.

Answer 1

The answers are #1 He believes that individuals can truly perceive nature only when they are alone AND #3 He believes that society affects individuals’ pursuit of discovering themselves through nature.

Answer 2

The answer is:

1. He believes that individuals can truly perceive nature only when they are alone.

3. He believes that society affects individuals’ pursuit of discovering themselves through nature.

According to Emerson, putting ourself in solitude would separate us with the external influence created by another people and society. When this happen, we can observe the nature around us more clearly and embodied what it provides for our life.

The valuable things that we obtain from these observation can help us clear our mind and see our 'real life' problems more clearly. This would provide us with more perspectives to find solutions in our life.