Question

what is a central idea of this essay? adults are too distracted by daily life to notice the spiritual aspects of nature. children are the only ones who can appreciate nature. based on the essays central ideas, what is emerson trying to convince the reader to think or do? choose four correct answers. realize that individuals are meant to learn from nature and transcend it think of nature as a symbol of the divine view nature on sunny days and avoid it on overcast days go out into nature and commune with the divine

Explanation:

Emerson often emphasized the spiritual connection between humans and nature. He believed individuals should learn from nature and see it as a symbol of the divine, and also advocated for communing with the divine through nature. The idea that adults are too distracted by daily - life to notice nature's spiritual aspects aligns with his views. The statement about viewing nature only on sunny days is not in line with his philosophy, and the claim that children are the only ones who can appreciate nature is an over - simplification.

Answer:

1. Adults are too distracted by daily life to notice the spiritual aspects of nature.
2. realize that individuals are meant to learn from nature and transcend it
3. think of nature as a symbol of the divine
4. go out into nature and commune with the divine