“Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members.” Emerson, through the quote, was trying to express to society that it preferring everyone to be the same takes away the personality of its individuals. Society wants everyone act the same, dress the same, talk the same, do the same things. Everyone should be the same so that nobody is deemed weird. This takes away “the manhood of every one of its members” because it goes against individuality and causes people to metaphorically lean on one another greatly. When Emerson uses the term “manhood” he is referring to the ability for everyone to be himself or herself, enjoy what they want, and be self-reliant. It causes everyone to become dependent on others for
