. . . I am very glad to see that this sudden interest in the hero of Harper's Ferry has provoked an extreme curiosity in all parts of the Republic, in regard to the details of his history. Based on the information in the speech, why does Emerson most likely use the word hero in this excerpt?

to identify the author's supporting evidence that Brown is the true winner of the conflict
to present the author's opinion that Brown is to be admired for his inspirational actions
to compare Brown to other important historical figures in the abolitionist movement
to state that Brown was the central figure in the event that led to his guilty verdict

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