5. According to Emerson’s essay, how does society affect the development of individualism? A. Society conspires against individuals by robbing them of their money and thus their independence. B. Society interferes with self-reliance by limiting one’s freedoms and forcing people to conform. C. Society drowns out individuals because when everyone voices their opinions at once, they fails to listen to others. D. Society promotes superficial concerns but avoids traditions upheld by individuals and communities.

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The correct option is B) SOCIETY INTERFERES WITH SELF-RELIANCE BY LIMITING ONE'S FREEDOM AND FORCING PEOPLE TO CONFORM.


Explanation: "Self-reliance" is the essay written by Emerson. He thinks that society encourages conformity because it takes away each person's uniqueness. In other words, if we conform, we end up valuing what most people value.