"It's Herbert!" she screamed. "It's Herbert!" She ran to the door, but her husband was before her, and
catching her by the arm, held her tightly.
"What are you going to do?" he whispered hoarsely.
"It's my boy; it's Herbert!" she cried, struggling
mechanically. "I forgot it was two miles away. What are
you holding me for? Let go. I must opening the door."
"For God's sake don't let it in," cried the old man,
trembling
"You're afraid of your own son," she cried, struggling.
"Let me go, I'm coming, Herbert; I'm coming."
- "The Monkey's Paw,"
W. W. Jacobs

Which is the best summary of emerson’s view of solitude expressed in society and solitude? spending time in solitude is preferable to spending time in society, and it is ultimately more beneficial. though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community. solitude can be beneficial in that it allows the mind to contemplate necessary and difficult questions. only through spending time in solitude and in deep observation of the natural world can one find happiness within society.