Read the excerpt from society and solitude
solitude is impracticable, and society fatal. we must keep our head in the one and our hands in the other. the
conditions are met, if we keep our independence, yet do not lose our sympathy.
which best describes emerson's argument in this excerpt?
it is impossible to practice solitude and be a part of society, and a person must choose one.
in order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.
being a part of society is preferable to being in solitude, as long as one has sympathy for others.
practicing solitude is preferable to being part of society, because it allows a person to maintain independence.
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Emerson seems to argue for a balanced approached to both society and solitude, in that one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.

Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Society and Solitude" is a series of lectures that delves into the issue of society, individual independence, and how a person can and must approach life. The author delves deep into the concept of solitude which is a part of and a necessity for an individual to successfully be a part of society.

Emerson believes that to have a balance between solitude and society, something that one cannot stay away from, it is important to maintain both independence and sympathy for others. Thus, the correct answer is the second option.

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The correct answer is In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.

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