Part 2 – analyze the figurative language quote interpret the figurative language what is emerson saying? analyze the effect how does this example affect the tone or meaning? determine the purpose how does this support his claim? no kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil bestowed on that plot of ground which is given to him to till. trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string. society is a joint-stock company, in which the members agree, for the better securing of his bread to each shareholder, to surrender the liberty and culture of the eater. why drag about this corpse of your memory, lest you contradict somewhat you have stated in this or that public place?