Question

passage 1 passage 2 how is the concept of solitude portrayed in both society and solitude and chapter i of nature? excerpt from society and solitude by ralph waldo emerson the necessity of solitude is deeper than we have said, and is organic. i have seen many a philosopher whose world is large enough for only one person. he affects to be a good companion; but we are still surprising his secret, that he means and needs to impose his system on all the rest. the determination of each is from all the others, like that of each tree up into free space. t is no wonder, when each has his whole head, our societies should be so small. like president tyler, our party falls from us every day, and we must ride in a sulky at last. dear heart! take it sadly home to thee—there is no cooperation. we begin with friendships, and all our youth is a reconnoitering and recruiting of the holy fraternity they shall combine for the salvation of men. but so the remoter stars seem a nebula of united light, yet there is no group, which a telescope will not resolve; and the dearest friends are separated by impassable gulfs. the cooperation is involuntary, and is put upon us by the genius of life, who reserves this as a part of his prerogative. t is fine for us to talk; we sit and muse and are

Explanation:

In Society and Solitude, Emerson emphasizes the organic necessity of solitude. He describes how individuals, like trees reaching for free space, have a natural drive for solitude. In Nature, solitude is also seen as a positive and strengthening element. For example, in nature, one can find a sense of self - reliance and inner peace which are related to the strength that comes from solitude. Both works do not view solitude as un - necessary (contradicts the first option), not of little value (contradicts the second option), and in Society and Solitude Emerson implies that society may not encourage solitude (contradicts the fourth option as it says "most people in society" encourage it, but Emerson's description of society as having "no cooperation" in the way he wants implies a lack of encouragement for the deep solitude he describes).

Answer:

Solitude is viewed as a source of strength.