Question

which best describes emerson’s central message to his contemporaries in self - reliance?
○ one must conform in order to survive in the world.
○ one should follow one’s conscience instead of what others dictate.
○ one must limit one’s communication with people in the community.
○ one should work to improve society for future generations.

Explanation:

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" is a core text of Transcendentalism, emphasizing individual intuition and autonomy over societal conformity or external dictates. The central message advocates trusting one's own conscience instead of following others' expectations.

Answer:

B. One should follow one's conscience instead of what others dictate.