Devin Feeney 2/15/13 The Origin of American Culture The United States is a nation of immigrants as we are all descendants from another place. It has its own unique characteristics that range from the dialect we speak to the literature we enjoy. However‚ it is also a racially diverse country as a result of large-scale immigration from many different countries throughout its history. Being a nation of influence‚ we have adopted several aspects of British culture including the language‚ legal system
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possesses many transcendental qualities. The Hunger Games displays many transcendental values and shows that living a transcendental life is positive and will improve one’s quality of life. Nature is a major transcendental value which both Emerson and Thoreau thrive off of. Emerson said in “Nature”‚ “In the presence of nature‚ a wild delight runs through the man‚ in spite of real sorrows” (Emerson 182). This quote exemplifies the transcendental belief that nature is fulfilling‚ despite outside stress and
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through actions and words. Jack London‚ author of “To Build a Fire”‚ and Henry David Thoreau‚ author of Walden‚ both value nature and view it in a unique way that is translated to their works of literature. These two authors apply a unique perspective of how nature can apply to everyday life. The aspects of interacting with nature and human emotions analyzed and examined in the works of Jack London and Henry David Thoreau. Nature can be a dreaded enemy and can drain life out of humans and animals that
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Henry David Thoreau‚ an American Transcendentalist and philosopher‚ is the ideal person who I consider significant to hold a conversation with. I consider him significant because he was an incredible author that was moved by the joyous‚ wild‚ and dazzling beauty in the world. He was known for creating powerful pieces of literature from unnoticed topics such as‚ Walden‚ an essay he wrote about his experiences at Walden Pond. With Walden in mind‚ I would ask Thoreau: Should man take a road to experience
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racism‚ church life‚ and morality of its members. The ideas behind racism revolved around the dehumanization of blacks‚ but it is revealed that the difference between whites and blacks are not as strong as the idea leads people to believe. Henry Thoreau‚ a man with Transcendantalist ideals‚ stated “We are accustomed to say‚ that the mass of men are unprepared; but improvement is slow‚ because the few are not materially wiser or better than the many”(CivilDisobidence 128). Thoreau’s words can be applied
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Transcendentalism- Ori and the Blind Forest The story Ori and the Blind forest is about a little animal named ori who becomes orphaned after a colossal storm‚ and has to go on to restore balance in nature. This story is extremely transcendental because it is down to earth‚ everybody has a purpose‚ and you give even after death. During this game Ori and Naru (Naru is the mother) live off of what is given to them. This consists of the woods‚ and the food that grows there. In the game it is all about
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of life. This idea of simplicity is not new‚ it has already been expressed by Thoreau hundreds years ago. Through his famous novel Walden‚ he urge people to live simply by getting rid of the unnecessary things‚ getting in touch with nature and being aware of surroundings. As a result‚ the simplicity of life can lead a person to a better existence. Different from his contemporaries who are obsessed with luxury‚ Thoreau raises a brand new notion that people should abandon superficial and unnecessary
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their communication with one another and their understanding of the world.[3] Henry David Thoreau had read "Nature" as a senior at Harvard College and took it to heart. It eventually became an essential influence for Thoreau’s later writings‚ including his seminal Walden. In fact‚ Thoreau wrote Walden while living in a self-built cabin on land that Emerson owned. Their longstanding acquaintance offered Thoreau great encouragement in pursuing his desire to be a published author.[4] Nature is an essay
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Smith Date: 10-22-14 School: Elkmont Facilitator: Roop 3.03 Walden Reading Questions Answer the following questions in complete sentences (18 points). 1. Why did Thoreau go to Walden? He wanted to find the real meaning of life. 2. How did he want to live his life? Without care 3. In the first paragraph you read‚ Thoreau says‚ “I did not wish to live what was not life‚ living is so dear…” In what ways might society “live what [is] not
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Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) Matthew Smith US History AP Mr. Thomas Hueneme High School Henry David Thoreau was born in Concord‚ Massachusetts on July 12‚ 1817 and has always been a unique individual. One of his first memories is looking into the stars and trying to see God behind them. Thoreau is infamous for his transcendental beliefs and for being an antislavery activist. Also‚ he is widely known for his philosophical books Walden and Civil Disobedience
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