Question

Write a well-formed paragraph that summarizes
the central ideas from the excerpt of Emerson's
essay Society and Solitude. Your paragraph
should have at least four sentences and contain
key details.​

Answer 1

The main idea of this incredible essay is to highlight the importance of downtime and being alone especially in accordance with a large group of people.

Explanation:

• This essay was written in 1857. It begins with a poem describing a man who abandons his public life just to be alone. He also explains the details of his meet up with a humorist. He gives up his city life and starts living in pastures. Using this example the essayist explains how only smart people crave loneliness.  

• But however, he agrees that complete solitude is not possible and one needs a balance between both public life and being alone.

Answer 2

Answer: these are the answers

Explanation:

1. To be true to themselves, people must be selective about the amount of time they spend with others
2. People are alone if they do not have an affinity for the people who are with them.
3. Practically speaking, everyone is alone in the world.