Quote What is being said?	Interpret the Figurative Language What is Emerson saying?	Analyze the Effect How does this example affect the tone or meaning?	Determine the Purpose How does this support his claim?
"No kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil bestowed in that plot of ground which is given to him to till."	You must work for what you get, nothing comes to you for free. "Kernel of nourishing corn" references to what we have, and "his toil bestowed in that plot" refers to the work and effort put in that results in success.	This statement creates a thoughtful/contemplative tone throughout the passage. Through the use of metaphors and words with deep meaning, he is able to place great emphasis on the signification of this quote.	Emerson's main message is that we should follow our passions, and not conform and allow society to tell us what to do. In order to reach our goals, we must put in the work and effort and as he said bestowing "toil on that plot of ground."
"Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string."	To be truly happy with yourself and to push through whatever comes your way, you need to trust yourself. Without confidence, you will not have the ambition and drive to go after what you want.	This quote exemplifies the importance of confidence. "Every heart vibrates" assists in further creating a thoughtful tone that greatly resonates with the audience.	Apart of his overall message of following your passions, and not letting others define you, confidence is the key. Society will go out of its way to dissuade you or to make you feel you are not good enough, however confidence is what helps you to push through and make you feel that you are good enough.
"Society is a joint-stock company, in which the members agree, for the better securing of his bread to each shareholder, to surrender the liberty and culture of the eater."	Emerson here is saying that society is trying to create the mirage that what is commonly known is the best route and should be the only route. However, by giving into this like owning a share out of many others who do as well, you become just like everyone else; and cannot fully blossom into your full potential.	Such metaphors as "society is a joint-stock company" and "culture of the eater" help paint a picture of what society does against you in your pursuits. As well, this again contributes to his thoughtful tone that forces the audience to rethink how they view society.	Society will always be out after you, trying to get you to surrender your hopes and dreams and way of life to it; to "conform" to it. Here he puts great emphasis on that fact, and why you need to stand your ground and live life the way you want to live it.
"Why drag about this corpse of your memory, lest you contradict somewhat you have stated in this or that public place?"	"Dragging about this corpse of your memory" refers to invoking the past, and letting it infatuate your actions in the present. He says that you should not drag it around like a "corpse of your memory," as if it is stuck to you, and let yourself be free as every day is a new opportunity to be a better you.	Another key aspect of this passage is individualism; what one needs to do themselves in order to be successful. This deep and thoughtful quote, which continues to grow his contemplative tone, showcases to the audience that you cannot let the past define you; you must let go of it.	The past is the past, you cannot change it; despite how wrong things may have gone. However, you cannot let it define you. To be able to move forward in life and accomplish the things you are set after, you must let go. Without doing so, you will be stuck in place dreading on what happened, and not proceeding forward. Emerson implores this as he creates a focus on individualism.