Ralph Waldo Emerson is universally known for being a philosopher when it comes to his style of writing. This has an effect on the themes that are portrayed through his works. These themes have not only been found in his writings but have also been used for many speeches and addresses that he has taken part in.

One of the themes found within his works is that of education. The way Emerson depicts education in his writing is in a very broad and general form. He expects that one be not only book smart, but also wise and educated of their surroundings and their ways of acting. Through this theme, Emerson feels that a new being can form in the sense that values will be renewed, morals will be reinstated, and inspiration for better being can ascend through the person. This is shown in his book entitled “The American Scholar”.

Having no position of power to embrace certain morals in his writing, he does depict a sense of qualities and idealistic idols for one to look up at. Ironically, he does judge the way to which we act upon. According to his view, he criticizes the way that we that people give unnecessary appraisal to things of poor value and are forced to put an act in the face of those whom we do not want near us deep down inside. He also points out certain characteristics through his writing of what qualities certain relationships should have such as that of independency and confidence.

Throughout personal experiences, he has brought other themes into his works. Emerson’s growing up had an influence on his which is why the theme of Christianity is present in his work (being the son of a minister). Ironically, he critiques this as well as he does any other state of mind which he mentions in his works. He feels that modern day Christianity does not embrace religious motifs but more so ascends from them. According to him, new spirits should be enriched by old forms of religion.

Emerson has the theme of power throughout his yearly works. The way he views power is in a very creative and inventive manner rather than that of one set by military and/or governmental. He applauds those whom defy those in higher position and go about with their own view points and go about getting what it is that they want done. He implies through his writing, that power at times unmanageable and also it is at times when we feel most insufficient and lethargic when we are most capable of accomplishment.

Throughout his essays and some writings, Emerson has the theme of unity present. He mentions the word “one” in which he presents a clear idea of how one’s soul is “reality” and everything else is a mere impression. Although he does present this idea in his text, he still manages to leave his audience and readers with question and a whirlpool of complex emotions.

Overall, Emerson’s writing was composed with many philosophies and complex themes on matters that concern all beings. He targets many areas in which one can have many different viewpoints on but throughout his writing expresses his very own intensifying the themes within the text. This is what enriches his essays and addresses and allows people to get to know how he sees things without him having to personally say it but still manages to critique and leave question in his readers mind.