Question

Which central idea does Emerson develop in "Self-Reliance"?

Answer 1

Part A:

The central idea developed by Emerson in "Self-Reliance" is A. To live authentic lives, people should practice nonconformity.

 

• According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, nonconformity means relying on self-judgment, self-choices, and enjoying freedom from institutional and societal influences.

 

• Self-reliance should triumph over every pursuit and can only be enjoyed by one who listens to their inner voice without allowing the world to quench the essence of the message.

 

Part B:

The detail from the text that best reflects the central idea in Part A is D. "Insist on yourself, never imitate," in the words of Emerson.

 

• For Emerson, one who imitates makes a caricature of himself and does not value his self-worth. Emerson insists that everybody should highly rate their unique gifts and make something great out of them.

 

Thus, for Emerson, a nonconformist is what every achiever should be.

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