1. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s main point was that individuals should think for themselves and the overall purpose for this essay is to persuade the reader to realize the importance in one’s independence from society and dependence on one's own capabilities rather than just following the majority.
2. The author is speaking to all of America but the intended audience is the society of the world. Societies throughout the world are dealing with this issue and if followers became leaders and followed Emerson’s philosophy of individualism, the world would flourish.
3. Emerson created a tone of encouragement throughout his essay. He creates a drive to the reader to break away from society even though it is going to be difficult because of society.
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2. The author is speaking to all of America but the intended audience is the society of the world. Societies throughout the world are dealing with this issue and if followers became leaders and followed Emerson’s philosophy of individualism, the world would flourish.
3. Emerson created a tone of encouragement throughout his essay. He creates a drive to the reader to break away from society even though it is going to be difficult because of society.
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