Comparing Emerson And Thoreau's Views

Emerson thinks that each person should be in charge of himself and only himself. He also believes that people should trust themselves and not conform to herd behavior. Emerson is so infatuated with his beliefs that he went off on his own and relied only on himself.

Thoreau believes that a government should not have the power to force its people to do what it wants. He strongly believes that people should do what they think is right before they do what the government says. Thoreau also believes that people should not conform in herd behavior.