Outline Jayber’s description of the value of a simple life. What does it mean to him to make something of himself? How does that philosophy bring him into conflict with the world around him?

Jayber extols the virtues of living in a small town. What are some of the downsides of living this way? Does Jayber ignore these realities?

Define Transcendentalism. How is this text informed by that movement? How do Jayber’s lifestyle and theologies match up with transcendental philosophy?