The questions below refer to the selections "from Poor Richard's Almanack." From the aphorism "God helps them that help themselves," from "Poor Richard's Almanack," it can be inferred that Franklin
a. values self-motivation and self-discipline.
b. believes in self-denial.
thinks that people should reject God's help.
C.

Of the three selections you read in this lesson, discuss the one story or poem that you think most closely represents the transcendentalist way of thinking. include textual evidence from both short story or poem and emerson or thoreau's essay that you use as an example. you should have no less than eight to ten sentences.