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Question 23 • English III

Which statement best describes how the author’s purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude ?

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.

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

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.

Explanation

In Chapter I of Nature, Emerson presents the natural world as a source of insight and spiritual value that can surpass the ordinary social world. In Society and Solitude, he does not simply argue that people should withdraw from society; instead, he suggests that solitude and contact with nature can renew a person and help them live more fully among others. Thus, the best description is that Nature elevates nature above society, while Society and Solitude shows how nature can support contentment within society.

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