Explore any of the following central concepts in Thoreau: the spiritual vision of unity with nature, the significance of language in achieving such a vision, the theme
of self-reliance, the use of analogy as meditation, and the significance of self-expression.

Must contain quotes, in-text cites and Works Cited page showing use of primary (this
means the reading from the textbook) and secondary sources. Works Cited does not
count in page total- Do not use Wikipedia, 123 HelpMe, Quote databases or
SparkNotes or any such sources in any essay for this class- If you are in doubt always
ask your instructor. Sources must be academic in nature and should be from the
Virtual Library. All essays for English 251 must be written in third person-

“Explore any of the following central concepts in Thoreau: the spiritual vision of unity
with nature, the significance of language in achieving such a vision, the theme of self-
reliance, the use of analogy as meditation, and the significance of self-expression.
Essay must be three (complete) to four pages. Works Cited page dm not count in the
word total- Must use correct MLA format with a Works Cited page and write completely
in third person- I will not grade an essay not written in third person.