Emerson's title and thesis were Self-Reliance. This was his title and thesis because the whole essay basically talks about how we should rely on ourselves, and not on others for answers. His tone, diction, and syntax used in his writing is relevant but different than many others. His main idea of self-reliance was supported by many ways with his tone , diction, and syntax. His tone was very straight forward, serious, and bold. It's also a persuasive essay; his tone is really convincing to the reader. He also shows a little foolishness in his tone by first saying, " Who so would be a man...", and then he shows the foolishness by saying ,"...so you shall be misunderstood." Emerson's diction is a very unique one. He says things such as "imitation is suicide" and to "trust thyself." Now a days, being yourself is difficult because someone or something is always trying to interfere. However...
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