Read the excerpt from "self-reliance," by ralph waldo emerson. 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. the virtue in most request is conformity. self-reliance is its aversion. based on the excerpt, what is emerson’s view of the relationship between society and individuals?

a) society people feel more free.

b) society protects people’s rights.

c) society pushes people to be more unique.

d) society encourages people to be alike.