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From Self-Reliance,continued SELECTION 5. Emerson cites example of men who have been misunderstanding in history . Do you agree with his choices? Why or why not? Can you name others whom you feel have been misunderstood ,giving your reason for this misunderstanding on the part of society ? I agree because the developments of the news things in any era are all under the influence of social politics ,economy ,and culture then. . Such as Milton 1640-1660年积极参加反对国王和国会的斗争。共和国成立后被任命为拉丁文秘，因劳累双目失明。1660-1674，王朝复辟后，被捕入狱，家也被抄了，但是他还是以惊人地毅力完成三部长小说《失乐园》、《复乐园》、《力士参孙》。揭示当时的反革命力量，表达对自由强烈的呼吁。 6. How does Emerson feel that men should act in the face of custom and tradition ? in the face of smooth mediocrity and squalid contentment ?Do you agree with him? Give your reasons ? Don’t obey and rut. (111页6段） Affront and reprimand Man is the center of universe . On the basis of respect, equality, consensus and voluntarism. 7.Does Emerson consider Hermit Antony ,Luther ,Fox, Wesley, and Clarkson “true” men ? Explain. 安东尼与修道院 、路德与宗教改革、福克斯与贵格会、卫斯理与卫理公会、克拉克森与废奴运动。 Yes . Every true man is a cause ,a country ,and an age. Because of these beliefs and the sacrifices ,they changed the society at that time ,the human civilization progress ,now we had their pay . 8 .what is Emerson concept of history : That events make men or that outstanding men shape events? Discuss outstanding men shape events. Let a man then know his worth ,and keep things under his feet. 时势是英雄展现的平台，英雄是有主观意识能动创造的，而时势是无意识的，无主观的能动，而人的价值可以将万物踩在脚下，是万物的主宰。 9. Write a short paragraph in which you explain the meaning of the following quotations from Emerson. (a) Every true man is a cause ,a country ,and an age. 真正的人是一个新事物发展的创造者，这个新事物会影响一个国家乃至整个时代。 (b) I suppose no man can violate his nature 我想没有谁会违背自己的本性。 (c) Let a man then know his worth ,and keep things under his feet. 那么让一个人认清自己的价值吧！把万物都踩在自己的脚下。 * *