what was emerson's favorite place?
crossing a bare common in snow puddles at twilight under clouded sky
what did emerson feel about the stars?
they are always present but inaccessible which parallels transcendental thought
what point does he make about farmlands?
somebody owns each individual piece of land but no one owns the whole thing
Why should people look at stars if wish to be alone? how would people respond if stars only appeared once in thousand years? what does this suggest about emerson's view of human nature?
evoke a sense of beauty and intangibility that will separate you into a deeper level of thought; people would be amazed and adore them; don't take nature for granted
how do adults and children differ in how see nature? what does emerson suggest accounts for this difference?
adults: see nature with eyes; children: see nature with eyes and heart; children's inward and outward senses are working in conjunction
how do changing seasons affect lovers of nature?
it can evoke new delights and moods
according to emerson, what effect does being in nature have on him? what conclusions does he draw?
happy to brink of fear; makes him feel young and alive
what does emerson mean "nature always wears the colors of your spirit"?
your mood or way you perceive self affects the way you see nature
according to emerson, who can integrate all parts of nature?
the poet
according to emerson, how do adults see nature?
superficially
where has emerson enjoyed "a perfect exhilaration"? where does he find "perpetual youth"?
crossing a bare common in snow puddles at twilight under clouded sky; in the woods
who is ultimately responsible for producing delight in nature?
man or a combination of man and nature