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1 TRANSCENDENTALISM Goal: Identify the core values of Transcendentalism in Emerson and Thoreau’s works of literature

2 Directions: For each value of Transcendentalism, brainstorm what the core value looks like in Fahrenheit 451, V for Vendetta, society, and school. Take notes in your spiral notebook or on a clean sheet of paper.

3 Transcendentalist core value: Nonconformity
Rejecting the idea of the masses Living according to one’s innermost beliefs, not society’s Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

4 Transcendentalist core value: Rebellion against authority
Openly working against the status quo, government, parents, etc. Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

5 Transcendentalist core value: Goodness of Humanity
People are naturally or inherently good Society corrupts people Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

6 Transcendentalist core value: Individual Expression
Externally promoting one’s own style and values Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

7 Transcendentalist core value: Experimentation
Trying new activities that fall outside of society’s norm Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

8 Transcendentalist core value: Appreciation of Nature
Understanding the complexity and beauty of nature and its impact on the individual and world Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

9 Transcendentalist core value: Self-reliance
Being dependent on oneself as opposed to other individuals and groups Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

10 Transcendentalist core value: Equality of Man
Humans are born equal among sexes, races, and cultures Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

11 Transcendentalist core value: Carpe Diem
“Seize the Day” Take advantage of opportunities that are presented to the individual Brainstorm Share ideas aloud with class

12 Goal: Apply your knowledge of transcendentalist values to Emerson and Thoreau’s works of literature

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