Question

16. In this passage, Emerson discusses the nature of friendship. He makes

connections among the following ideas: affection, intellectual and active
powers, the commended stranger, and humanity. Write a brief paragraph in
which you analyze and explain how these ideas interact and develop over
the course of the text. In your answer, draw a conclusion about Emerson's
view of the place other people have in our lives.

Answer 1

Answer:We have a great deal more kindness than is ever spoken. Maugre all the selfishness that chills like east winds the world, the whole human family is bathed with an element of love like a fine ether…”

“Our intellectual and active powers increase with our affection…”

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