argument on Emerson’s essay, Nature

You should articulate a coherent
argument that contains a number of specific points that you will make or problems that you will address
in the body of your essay. You should have an overarching thesis or argument that binds your paper
into a coherent whole. All of this should be presented in a compelling and clear manner.
Your body paragraphs should address ONE major topic. The first sentence of each paragraph is a topic
sentence and it should state the main topic of the paragraph. You should base your arguments on your
readings of the text. You should cite passages as evidence for the points you make. Use quotations
effectively, integrate them with your own prose, and comment on material following your citation.
Your conclusion should revisit the path your reader has travelled with you. You should synopsize your
major arguments and bring them to a compelling finale. You should revisit your introduction and your
thesis. At this point you will have provided evidence and developed your argument, and should be able
to close with conviction.

examine a key concept or notion or moral that surfaces in
one or more texts. Comment upon how the topic is treated. Emerson’s Nature is rich with philosophical
insight, specifically on the American romantic version of idealism. You can pick any chapter or topic to
focus upon