Individuality vs. Conformity Discussion Emerson and Thoreau, as Transcendentalists, espouse the idea of individualism over following the crowd.
What do you think? How important is individuality? When do you think conformity is necessary or
preferable? In what situations have you found yourself deciding whether to follow your own path or the
path of others?
In two full paragraphs, discuss how you have grappled with individuality versus conformity in your own
life, and discuss your own philosophy on this topic.