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Ralph Waldo Emerson:

Self-Reliance

Ralph Waldo Emerson: A Brief Biography

Quick Write:

What did you learn about the life of Ralph Waldo Emerson? How do you think his culture, background, and experiences influenced his writing?

Is it important to be self-reliant? Talk about a time when you had to be independent and accomplish something without help.

Identifying Vocabulary

With your group, identify the TOP THREE words in the text that you need defined.

Analyzing Song Lyrics:

How does the Midlake song, "Core of Nature" reflect transcendentalist values?

I will wear the sun,

Ancient light through these woods,

Woods that I walk through alone

I will take my rest

With all creatures who dwell,

Under the smallest of green

I'll remain no more than is required of me

Until the spirit is gone

I will long to see all that waits to be known

And all that will never be known

Enter the core of nature,

No earthly mind can enter,

But I will wear the sun,

Bound to others,

We see many things

I will train my feet to go on with the joy

A joy I have yet to reach

I will let the sounds of these woods I have known

Sink into blood and to bone

I'll remain no more than is required of me

Until the spirit is gone

I will long to see all that waits to be known

And all that will never be known

Quick Write:

Can you think of an example of popular culture (book, article, television show, comic, blog, etc) that seems to reflect transcendentalist thought? Do you share the ideals of the example you discussed?

Homework:

1) Complete your "Ralph Waldo Emerson: Reader Response Guide" by next class session.

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