For this post, you will need to define transcendentalism and discuss its characteristics. Then, you will need to research Emerson and Thoreau, and find what life experiences in both men's lives may have had an influence on their writings. After, you will need to compare "Self-Reliance" to "Walden", and find two examples in each piece (4 total) that support your comparison. For the response portion, you will need to agree with one post and disagree with one post.
As Thoreau tried to do--find himself and define what is living--how does one know if they are truly living a meaningful life? Can the meaning of life be found in reducing one's possessions to their mere existence? Why do we as humans even attempt to find meaning and worth in our lives? Is it just for personal comfort or is there much more to this? Respond to the prompt, and then respond to TWO of your classmates. Remember to put your full name on the responses.
As discussed in class, identify what you think the definition of Self-Reliance and Individualism meant in the 19th century and identify what you think these two things mean today. Make sure to use examples to support your argument. You may link to an article that supports your thinking. Make sure to respond to 2 posts on the blog.
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