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1A. "Where I Lived and What I Lived For" 

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1A. "Where I Lived and What I Lived For" 

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"That man who does not believe that each day contains an earlier, more sacred, and auroral hour than he has yet profaned, has despaired of life, and is pursuing a descending and darkening way."
-Thoreau

This image emphasizes the importance of taking time out of one's day to appreciate the beauty in the natural world that surrounds him; without doing so, he will lead a life of discontent and misery.

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"No wealth can buy the requisite leisure, freedom, and independence which are the capital in this profession."
-Thoreau

This image displays the beauty of walking, as well as the act of walking purely for pleasure and appreciating surrounding elements while walking. Thoreau asserts that it is truly a privilege to be able to walk without purpose, to think of nothing other than absorbing the surrounding environment.

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"The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and heart of the child."
-Emerson

Although this image is very simple, anyone can view this aspect of nature as beautiful. Emerson claims that adults are blind to the beauty of nature that lies in front of them; children, on the other hand, can clearly see and appreciate the beauty of the natural world surrounding them.

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"And as the eye is the best composer, so light is the first of painters. There is no object that intense light will not make beautiful."
-Emerson

This highlights Emerson's claim that beauty is influenced not only by the eye of the beholder, but by light as well.

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"To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men- that is genius."
-Emerson

This image reflects Emerson's argument that individuals should strive to break away from societal customs and develop their own individual thoughts and beliefs.

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2A. Response to Walt Whitman's poem and "Dead Poets' Society" 

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2A. Response to Walt Whitman's poem and "Dead Poets' Society" 

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Upon viewing the film, "Dead Poets' Society", I found that I was familiar with many of the transcendental works and poets that were referenced in the movie. This allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of their meaning and establish a deeper personal connection. After viewing the movie and analyzing Walt Whitman's poem, "O Me! O Life!", I saw a direct reflection from Whitman's message to one of the main themes of the movie: living freely. After reading Whitman's poem, I felt inspired and empowered to take control of my life and consider the impact of my daily actions. Overall, I enjoyed both the film and the poem, as I was left feeling ready to ignite change and begin living my life to its full potential.

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2B. Visual Representation of "Dead Poets' Society" 

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2B. Visual Representation of "Dead Poets' Society" 

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I feel that the idea of Carpe Diem was the most striking element of the film, "Dead Poets' Society"; the image I selected emphasizes living in the moment, because our time on Earth is limited.

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From this day forward, I, Kiera Perry, declare to give our natural world the attention and appreciation that it deserves daily. My verse will be one a positivity and gratitude. I will seek to become one with nature, to find harmony and peace within myself through my connection to the natural world. I will embody the words of Thoreau, Emerson, and all others who have transcended before my time; it is their words that have inspired my self-declaration. It is their words that I will continually envision as I begin my journey of transcendence; and it is their words I will pass on to others to encourage them to follow the same path as mine. It is in this moment that I declare to show endless love and gratitude for the breathtaking world that I am so fortunate to be in the presence of.

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1. The Hum of the Shores

I lie on the beach alone, the many anthems I hear,

Those of the waves crashing on the shoreline then pausing still,

Those of playful children running wild and free, with their shrill, musical laughs carrying in the distance,

Those of the whispering winds, blowing every which way, occasionally carrying planes or helicopters along with them,

The rustling of palm tree leaves, as the wind gently rocks them to and fro,

The calls of the flocking seagulls, circling to find those who have lost their way,

The faint buzz of microscopic insects as they hover ever so slightly above the sand,

The jovial sound of the ringing bell from the ice cream cart as it descends across the sandy walkway

The subtle shuffling of footsteps in the sand as the miniscule grains slither through one’s toes

However, the hum of the shores is not enough

I open my eyes, and everything changes at once,

I can see the waves rocking up and down the shoreline,

I watch the children running ragged, and reminisce on what it was like to be carefree,

I can see planes and helicopters being carried in the wind,

I watch the palm trees dance and sway in the wind,

I watch the seagulls travel in flocks over my head,

I can see the specks that make up flies and bees around me in the sand

I can see colorful arrays of umbrellas and beach towels surrounding me,

I watch the sky lighten then darken again, as the sun and clouds play tag up above,

This is the sight and sound of the shores

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5. Modern-Day Example of Transcendental Thought

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5. Modern-Day Example of Transcendental Thought

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This song is reflects the transcendental tenets of non-conformity and living simply for oneself.

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Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten (Official Video) (as featured in Anyone But You)

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My hashtag emphasizes the importance of continuously transcending throughout the course of our lives in order to become more self-reliant and positive.

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1) This image illustrates how nature can be used to create art, and how spending time with loved ones enhances personal relationships.

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2) This image shows how spending time in nature creates happier moods and stronger bonds with those around us.

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3) Once again, this image represents how spending time in nature with loved ones elevates personal connections and relationships.

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4) This image symbolizes the transcendental tenet of living simply, as there is not much going on, but there is a breathtaking view captured in the background.

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8. Challenges to Living Out Transcendental Tenets Today

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8. Challenges to Living Out Transcendental Tenets Today

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This visual serves to exemplify the fast-pace nature of our modern society; people are often so focused on their destination, they don't realize that life is passing them by.

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Essay Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_7F71Lk5fF4BER_hckF0Iwm877Ws8qB3bu9x-pFcN78/edit

This visual reflects the transcendental tenet of individualism, and represents the claim that society would benefit from increased independent thought.