Emerson’s idea/view on materialism and how Thoreau appropriates that Idea in Walden
Prompt: Choose one of Emerson’s basic tenets and explain how Thoreau responds to and appropriates that idea in Walden.
Question You are Answering: How does a specific part of Emersons writing influence and inform Thoreau’s writing.
Using Emerson’s writings: Economy, Self-Reliance, and Nature
There should be:
Introduction-With debatable thesis
1st Body Paragraph- introducing Emerson’s view on Materialism with 3 quotes and analyze.
2nd Body- Compare to Thoreau’s views on the same topic with 3 quotes to back up and analyze.
3rd body- Not Sure-3 quotes
Conclusion- Sum up Essay and restate Thesis
