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emerson is trying to show how man should behave when he writes the analogy of the rose at the end of your reading.
what lessons does emerson try to teach with the analogy of the rose?
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□ a. the rose lives for the moment, as man should.
□ b. the rose improves by climbing and growing towards the sun, as man should try to improve by imitating great people.
□ c. the rose accepts its existence as is, as a man should accept his own self and be proud of it.

Explanation:

Ralph Waldo Emerson's rose analogy centers on self-reliance and embracing one's inherent nature. The rose does not compare itself to others or seek validation; it simply exists authentically, which aligns with Emerson's teachings of self-acceptance and pride in one's own being. Option a misrepresents the analogy, as the focus is not on living for the moment. Option b contradicts Emerson's rejection of imitation; he emphasizes trusting one's own intuition over copying others.

Answer:

c. The rose accepts its existence as is, as a man should accept his own self and be proud of it.