In the short selection from Nature, Ralph Waldo Emerson writes, “To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing. The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and the heart of the child” (2).
Is he suggesting that as adults, we lose the purity and innocence of childlike wonder? After reading the selection, write a one to one-and-a-half (1 – 1.5) page paper with a clear thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion in which you explain what Emerson might mean. Create a clear thesis statement.
Use one or two direct quotes from the text, properly formatted and cited, to support your paper. MLA Style. Maintain critical distance: avoid “I” “we” “us” “our” – do not mention yourself or make modern-day comparisons.
