Asgmt. 2: Emerson – Transcendent Nature
Due Sun, May 22 by 11:59 PM – No Late
Papers Accepted
Assignment 2: In the short selection from Nature, Ralph
Waldo Emerson writes, “To speak truly, few adult
persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the
sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing. The
sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into
the eye and the heart of the child” (2).
Is he suggesting that as adults, we lose the purity and
innocence of childlike wonder? After reading the selection, write
a one to one-and-a-half (1 – 1.5) page paper with a clear
thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion in which you
explain what Emerson might mean. Create a clear thesis
statement–review the PDF on Writing Strong Thesis
Statements.
Use one or two direct quotes from the text, properly
formatted and cited, to support your paper. Use the PDFs
on MLA Style so that you are quoting properly. Maintain
critical distance: avoid “‘”‘”we” “us” “our” – do not mention
yourself or make modern-day comparisons.
DRAW SPECIFICALLY FROM THE TEXT FOR YOUR
QUOTES. DO NOT REFERENCE OUTSIDE SOURCES.
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