Pilgrims thought sports and play were the work of the devil. Some recreational sports did exist, however. Choose the activities that were allowed during this time period. (Check all that apply) 1. skeet shooting
2. skiing
3. skating
4. bowling
5. horse racing

Of the three selections you read in this lesson, discuss the one story or poem that you think most closely represents the transcendentalist way of thinking. include textual evidence from both short story or poem and emerson or thoreau’s essay that you use as an example. you should have no less than eight to ten sentences.