Cut through the all of the social mores and beliefs that have jaded our view on this wonderful world in which we live. ... In this passage from Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature, Emerson explains to us that we cannot chase the beauty of nature. ... When we search for the beauty in nature it will always elude us. ... These are the true beauties of nature. ... I think that is partly what Emerson was getting at, the magic. ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson The Proverbial Mirror Since the dawn of time humans have judged and condemned others. ... No, judgment is human nature. ... Even today, years after the abolishment of slavery, the writing of the Constitution, and the world-moving speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr., we still find ourselves pointing fingers at others out of fear and a misunderstanding of why they are so "different" in their beliefs and ideals. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

These traits and beliefs can be found in scenes such as when Ellen and Henry are on the boat, when Waldo hires Thoreau, and When Henry is arrested. ... In this scene we see Henry's love for nature and his belief in simplicity.One can see that Henry is concerned for nature he says, "We're poisoning paradise. ... In this scene we see Henry's outstanding ability to teach, his patience, and his love for nature. A few traits of Henry David Thoreau are demonstrated in the scene in which Emerson hires Henry. ... This scene reveals Henry's lack of desire for money, and the...

• Word Count: 1091
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Cut through the all of the social mores and beliefs that have jaded our view on this wonderful world in which we live. ... In this passage from Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature, Emerson explains to us that we cannot chase the beauty of nature. ... When we search for the beauty in nature it will always elude us. ... These are the true beauties of nature. ... I think that is partly what Emerson was getting at, the magic. ...

• Word Count: 2158
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Emerson, however, recognized its greatness, and now most people agree that it was the first book of truly American poetry. ... Behind his work is a deep feeling for life's fundamentals-love, loyalty, and awareness of nature and of God. ... Some condemned the book, but Ralph Waldo Emerson saw its merit. In the 1856 edition, Whitman printed Emerson's letter of praise, which called the book "the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom yet contributed to American literature.""...

• Word Count: 3004
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School