Question

critically read this passage from nature to assess emerson’s argument.
in the woods, we return to reason and faith. there i feel that nothing can befall me in life, —no disgrace, no calamity, (leaving me my eyes,) which nature cannot repair.
what is emerson’s argument?
☑ nature can repair all things.
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which of the following may be used as counterarguments against the argument that nature can repair all things? check all of the boxes that apply.
□ the death of a loved one is a disaster that nature cannot heal.
□ individuals can have reason and faith anywhere – not just in the woods.
□ being blind is not a deterrent to communing with the divine.
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Explanation:

A counterargument against "nature can repair all things" must present a harm that nature cannot fix. The first option describes a loss (death of a loved one) that nature cannot heal, directly contradicting Emerson's claim. The second option does not challenge the repair claim, it only argues reason/faith are not limited to woods. The third option aligns with Emerson's note that losing eyes does not remove nature's ability to support him, so it does not counter the argument.

Answer:

☑️ The death of a loved one is a disaster that nature cannot heal.