Emerson+and+Thoreau

1 . Contrast Emerson's and Thoreau's views of religion with their Puritan predecessors. 2. How do Emerson and Thoreau express the power of the imagination? 3. Is there evidence in their work that writing is an act of self-discovery? 4. Compare their notion of self to that of earlier writers. 5. Emerson calls for a literary separation and the formation of an American literary voice. Does Emerson answer his own call? Who else answers the call?

 You should have at least 1-2 quotes per response.

Due by Monday 12-15 at 6:00 am.

Late posts will be accepted through 12-16 by 6:00 am.