These past couple of readings for AP Composition have been long and complex. Yet they all hold the basis of transcendentalist views. Transcendentalism describes a simple ideal of believing in themselves and thinking about the word beyond their five sense, and more what they feel themselves.
These readings have been my favorite in terms of their content that is very quotable and their push for individualized ideas. I love the use of imagination and thoughts to describe different aspects of life. But I am too much of a logical thinker to be a true transcendentalist. For me personally, looking at events and finding the reasons for why they may have happened has always been the 'norm' for me. Its not a cynical view, but philosophy isn't something that I can handle. With all of these recent news headliners, I can't help but consider the outside facts. However, it is very hard to ignore my own thoughts and beliefs.
So, transcendentalist, no. Someone that relies on themselves and holds to their own ideals, absolutely.
