Question

based on the essay’s central ideas, what is emerson trying to convince the reader to think or do? check all of the boxes that apply.
□ go out into nature and commune with the divine
□ experience real solitude to truly perceive nature
□ take walks rarely in order not to tire of nature
□ realize that individuals are meant to learn from nature and transcend it
□ view nature on sunny days and avoid it on overcast days
□ think of nature as a symbol of the divine
done

Explanation:

• Emerson's views on nature (from works like "Nature") emphasize nature's spiritual/divine connection, solitude's role in perceiving nature, learning/transcending from nature, and nature as divine symbol.
• "Take walks rarely..." (C) and "view nature on sunny days..." (E) contradict his ideas (he advocates engaging with nature, not limiting it by weather or frequency).

Answer:

A. go out into nature and commune with the divine
B. experience real solitude to truly perceive nature
D. realize that individuals are meant to learn from nature and transcend it
F. think of nature as a symbol of the divine