Emerson tends to steer clear of direct examples of figurative language, in favor of logic, but the examples he uses are often metaphoric. He likes to seduce the reader with truly brilliant quotes that are sure to stick in their mind. It is the potency of these quotes that sets his best writing apart from his worst.
All in all, Emerson’s unique style goes well with his belief in individuality, and, perhaps because of this, his writings affect us like no one else’s have.
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