https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh Individualism, Idealism, & Nature en-us 2021-04-08 22:31:58 UTC 2021-04-08 23:26:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5fb.png saedmonds https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397911633 Emerson's "Nature" expresses the ideals that each individual has the power to develop a personal relationship with nature. Previous people created a divine relationship with God and the land. Emerson's states, "The foregoing generations beheld God and nature face to face" and believed harmony can exist between the people and the land. (Nature)]]> 2021-04-08 22:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397911633 saedmonds https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397927142 This activity will help prepare me for the test by giving me a better understanding of Transcendentalism. ]]> 2021-04-08 22:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397927142 saedmonds https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397930521 The theme of "Self-Reliance" is the idea that everyone needs rely on their own individual ideals and thoughts and not conforms to majority thinking. This is expressed in the opening line, "Man is his own star". (Self-Reliance) People have used the stars as guides for directions. Emerson is saying you are your own star to follow your own path. ]]> 2021-04-08 22:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397930521 saedmonds https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397940230 Walden's "Economy is about having essentially everything you need through nature and how people are too materialistic. (Economy) Walden believes it is "better if they had been born in the open pasture and suckled by a wolf." then to granted land and other material items. ]]> 2021-04-08 22:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397940230 saedmonds https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397949327 Walden believes it is best to be free from all material objects. One does not need a house or real-estate. Being independent and free from society norms is all that one truly needs to live. Walden believed that "Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity", in order for peace and happiness. (Where I Lived, and What I Lived For)]]> 2021-04-08 23:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397949327 saedmonds https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397957721 This activity has helped me better to understand the Transcendentalism movement. It aligns with some of my own personal beliefs and goals when I am hiking or traveling alone. ]]> 2021-04-08 23:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/saedmonds/kt32068et81x93nh/wish/1397957721