Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote the famous essay called, "Self-Reliance." The Puritans also valued self-reliance, so much so that it was one of the traits listed in The Mayflower Compact. Please respond to the following questions completely and thoroughly in one academic paragraph (4-8 sentences).
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- What does being self-reliant look like in your everyday life?
- Emerson believed that in order to be self-reliant, you must also be a non-conformist. He says that society urges individuals to conform. Do you agree with his assertions?
Remember, proper spelling, grammar, and mechanics count.