Question

from Self-Reliance

Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members. Society is a joint-stock company, in which the members agree, for the better securing of his bread to each shareholder, to surrender the liberty and culture of the eater. The virtue in most request is conformity. Self-reliance is its aversion. It loves not realities and creators, but names and customs.

(from Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Which statement best represents the author's viewpoint about society?

1. Society encourages economic growth.

2. Society seeks similarity over originality.

3. Society is full of individuals looking for unity.

4. Society makes decisions based on the individual.

Answer 1

What do you think is correct? e.e

Answer 2

3

Answer 3

I think thays the correct answer but this one is a little confusing

Answer 4

thanks all of ya'll for ya'll help i really appreciate you

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