Self Reliance

1. Discuss the meaning of the verse perceiving the essay.
We shouldn't ever not speak our minds if we think it not good enough.
2. What does Emerson mean by Self Reliance? Summarize major points.

3. Interpret the first sentence. "What does someone realize at the beginning of his/her education.
Realize what you already naturally know, and maybe what your capable of.
4. The eye was placed where one ray should fall that it might testify of that particular ray.
Be more comfortable with themselves and their answers about it.
5. What does Emerson mean by the divine idea that each of us represents? 
Individualism, each one of us has something to offer.
6. Explain the significance of the iron string, why do you think he didn't use silken, golden or silver?
Maybe iron is stronger, its not going to break. So Emerson is saying if you know you are not going to break...your not.
7. Define Transcendentalism.
Going above and beyond expectations.
8. Interpret the quote. "Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of everyone of its members."
I think its talking about how society is always criticizing, and judging, and bullying its entire population. No one is ever good enough, no girl is ever skinny or pretty enough, no boy is ever super buff or hot enough.
9. Interpret the quote. "The virtue in most requests is conformity, reliance is its aversion.
Becoming independent.
10. Interpret the metaphor. "A foolish consistency is a hob goblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines."
That when you do something and get good results, people with power usually use that against you and abuse it.
11. Discuss the use of the simile. "Words as hard as cannon balls."
Words, and criticism is hard and hurtful.
12. Answer Emerson, paragraph of reaction toward essay.