Question

which best describes emersons central message to his contemporaries in \self-reliance\?
one must conform in order to survive in the world.
one should follow ones conscience instead of what others dictate.
one must limit ones communication with people in the community.
one should work to improve society for future generations.

Explanation:

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" is a core work of transcendentalism, emphasizing individualism, trusting one's own intuition and conscience over societal pressures or the expectations of others. The other options contradict its central theme: conformity is rejected, isolation is not advocated, and improving society for future generations is not the primary focus.

Answer:

One should follow one's conscience instead of what others dictate.