Question
Thoreau went to live alone in the woods as an experiment. What was the main purpose of him writing Walden?
Question 5 options:
To promote living simply and in harmony with nature
To encourage people to travel more
To explain the importance of making money
To show how to live in the wilderness
Question 5 options:
To promote living simply and in harmony with nature
To encourage people to travel more
To explain the importance of making money
To show how to live in the wilderness
Answers
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The main purpose of Thoreau writing "Walden" was **to promote living simply and in harmony with nature**. In the book, Thoreau reflects on his experiment of living in a cabin near Walden Pond, emphasizing the value of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and a connection with the natural world.