None of the above options show what Emerson meant by the sentence, as the sentence states that an individual, to be a significant man, should be outside the mainstream of thought, being a nonconformist.
We can arrive at this answer because:
- Emerson's sentence is intended to show how people cannot conform to the pattern of thinking established by society.
- This pattern take away the individuality of people and make all of them conform to a reality that is not satisfactory, but within what is said to be correct.
- In this case, Emerson reinforces the idea that men should be non-conforming and stay out of the mainstream.
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Answer: B. defeating an enemy by physical strength alone was much admired in Medieval times
Explanation:
When Beowulf who later became the King of the Geats, sailed to Denmark to help the Danes fight the monster Grendel, he did so at a time when brave acts were looked up to with much admiration.
People who were able to defeat tough opponents with weapons were praised, people who did it without weapons were the epitome of courage and deserved to be praised. When Beowulf decided to take Grendel head-on with now weapon, he wanted the praise of defeating an opponent barehanded.