Question

The motto "trust thyself" is based on which transcendentalist belief? One can ultimately rely on oneself to know what is right. Individuality is better than community action. Humans have a basic and necessary connection with nature. People should focus on how they learn, not what they know.

Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is that the motto 'trust thyself' is based on the transcendentalist belief that one can ultimately rely on oneself to know what is right. This is related to the importance of functioning independently as individual in order to contribute to wider society.

Answer 2

Thoreau’s writing style is reflective and includes vivid descriptions based on his keen observations of nature. He uses detailed imagery as well as metaphors, such as when he compares the calm lake to heaven, to describe the setting of Walden. The use of imagery and metaphors helps to highlight nature’s beauty, deepen the meaning of the text, and emphasize how important nature is to humanity.