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How does the organization of the second paragraph of "Self-Reliance" contribute to Emerson’s purpose?
The paragraph declares that high self-confidence is advisable and refers to the example of great people of all time periods.
The paragraph outlines numerous problems in history that could have been solved with more people with self-confidence.
The paragraph lists several benefits to society that are the result of people believing in themselves.
The paragraph lists a series of steps necessary to gain self-confidence and make achievements.
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Emerson’s second paragraph makes a broad assertion that one should trust oneself and then supports it by naming admired figures from different eras (Pythagoras, Socrates, Jesus, Luther, Copernicus, etc.). That organization — claim followed by historical examples — reinforces his purpose of urging individual self-trust: the examples lend authority and show that self-reliance, even when misunderstood, is the quality behind greatness. It is not a list of problems, societal benefits, or a how-to sequence.
Emerson’s second paragraph makes a broad assertion that one should trust oneself and then supports it by naming admired figures from different eras (Pythagoras, Socrates, Jesus, Luther, Copernicus, etc.). That organization — claim followed by historical examples — reinforces his purpose of urging individual self-trust: the examples lend authority and show that self-reliance, even when misunderstood, is the quality behind greatness. It is not a list of problems, societal benefits, or a how-to sequence.
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