We continued our study of Emerson and Thoreau noting their influence not only on the American novel but also on American culture's emphasis on individuality. In concluding our analysis of Emerson, we discussed Man's relationship with Nature as demonstrated by Emerson's use of synecdoche . We then perused portions of Thoreau's Walden focusing on his definition of the "essential" , the need for simplicity, and Thoreau's condemnation of commercialism and "frivolous" acquisition and activity. Joshua examined Thoreau's use of metaphor( including the now iconic "march to a different drummer " quote)r and drafted sentences analyzing the metaphorical language.