Thursday, August 11, 2016
Transcendentalism
When I think of a transcendentalist I think of Jim Casy; Jim Casy was a man that changed his mind about his occupation. When we first met Casy we found out that he was once a preacher but he decided to stop because he no longer believed in what he once taught. Would Casy's decision to stop being a preacher be an example of transcendentalism?
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Jim Casy is an example of transcendentalism because he was connected to nature in a spiritual level and came to the conclusion that everyone was part of the oversoul. This theory then makes more sense in towards the end of the story when he unites with others, including Tom, to obtain equal rights.
ReplyDeleteYeah Jim Casy was an example of Transcendentalism because he followed his own path. He quiet being a preacher because preaching was not in his heart. Which is one of the core message of transcendentalism to follow the beat of one's own drums.
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