In a world abundantly enriched by a vast collection of books and writers, it is not eccentric for different writers to touch on the same or similar topics that reflect their personal beliefs. Education, a fundamental and desired tool for the success of the youth of our society, can be interpreted in immeasurable ways. An excerpt from “Education,” written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, recognizes Nature as the essential foundation of education in contrast to the ineffective structure of learning that schools have adopted to meet the needs of the externally motivated scholar and the self-conscious concerns about effective teacher time. Likewise, in “Superman and Me,” Sherman Alexie proudly supports and addresses the commitment of education to saving the lives of today's youth, especially children of Native American descent. Both writers delved into the nitty-gritty of education, imposing similar substances, but still remaining true to their original ideas. “Superman and Me” and the excerpt from “Education” clearly define nurture in association with nature and intrinsic motivation, but each author departs from the other's essay in terms of audience, syntax, and voice. Nature, Emerson argues, essentially develops an exceptional student through the complements of “Genius and Drill.” The role that nature plays in the fundamental development of education significantly enhances the scholar's learning ability and the essence of the material. The way a child naturally reacts to the first notes of music or his first encounter with mathematics reflects not only his natural abilities, but also his internal hunger for knowledge. Emerson emphasizes the importance of allowing a child to formulate his or her own ideas, even if it takes a... half a sheet of paper......man, saving children's lives by inspiring them to engage in education. Throughout his essay the message he clearly urges is to let “joy and desperation” fuel the audience's journey to success. Let desperation to overcome financial hardship motivate readers not only to do well in their educational years, but to develop this joy of learning. Emerson's excerpt from "Education" and Alexie's "Superman and Me" parallel each other in terms of their overall purpose, which is to enlighten his readers and the overall message. Both authors attempted to harmonize the juxtaposition between education within the school system and the individual. Emerson states that to become a true scholar it is essential to produce enthusiasm for knowledge, which Alexie also promotes with his argument about boys being "sullen and already defeated"..