There are three main effects that the woods can have on a man, according to Emerson in "Nature":
- The woods can make a man remember what he was like as a child. As the woods create a sense of discovery and a feeling of adventure, it reminds us of what we were like in the past. In doing so, it allows a man to feel young again.
- By encouraging introspection and reflection, the woods can restore a man's faith and reason.
- Finally, an important benefit of the woods is the fact that, by walking around them and exploring them, a person can regain a sense of calm and tranquility.
