Analysis

1		In Emerson's essay "Nature," identify the hierarchy of functions, what Emerson terms the "ministries of Nature" to humanity.
2		From whom or what does the individual derive his or her authority?

Interpretation

3		Explain the meaning of Emerson's admonition to each reader of "Self Reliance" to "Trust thyself."
4		In what sense might Emerson be considered a mentor for Henry David Thoreau?

Evaluation

5		What is missing in American transcendental mysticism that members of orthodox religious faiths and their denominations would find unacceptable? Why?
6		Why has the spiritual transcendentalism of the Concord writers abandoned the Calvinist sense of sin and separation from God?