Question

Which statement best describes how the author’s purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude? Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone. Nature wishes to convince readers that understanding the natural world is more important than human relationships, while Society and Solitude is an attempt to warn readers against too much solitude. Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city. Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society.

Answer 1

Answer:

Nature wishes to convince readers that understanding the natural world is more important than human relationships, while Society and Solitude is an attempt to warn readers against too much solitude.

Explanation:

This is the statement that best describes the differences between Chapter I of  Nature and Society and Solitude. In Nature, Emerson talks about the perfection of nature, and how understanding nature is much more important than understanding the human world. This is a common idea among Transcendentalists. On the other hand, Emerson writes Society and Solitude  in order to convey the idea that too much solitude can be just as negative as too much society.

Answer 2

The best statement that describes how the author's purpose differs in Chapter 1 of Nature and Society and Solitude is:

Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone. 

Sublimity is something that goes beyond greatness or is transcendental.