Although this is an essay, Emerson uses a lot of figurative language in his writing. Choose 3 symbols, metaphors, or images that Emerson uses and explain what they mean and why they are important.

“I became a transparent eyeball.”

Metaphorically, the transparent eyeball refers to Emerson's observation of the nature around him.

“imitation is suicide”

Imitation, or immitating other, is likened to suicide.... giving up one's inner beliefs.... one's self.

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