Why does Thoreau recount so many ordinary details?
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He must explain how long it takes to live in such simplicity.
He must explain how long it takes to live in such simplicity.
He is directing readers who might wish to follow in his footsteps.
He is directing readers who might wish to follow in his footsteps.
He is painting a picture for readers of his life at Walden Pond.
He is painting a picture for readers of his life at Walden Pond.
He wants people to understand that his journey was complicated.
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He must explain how long it takes to live in such simplicity.
He must explain how long it takes to live in such simplicity.
He is directing readers who might wish to follow in his footsteps.
He is directing readers who might wish to follow in his footsteps.
He is painting a picture for readers of his life at Walden Pond.
He is painting a picture for readers of his life at Walden Pond.
He wants people to understand that his journey was complicated.
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Thoreau recounts so many ordinary details primarily because **he is painting a picture for readers of his life at Walden Pond.** By including details about his daily routines, interactions with nature, and reflections, he creates a vivid illustration of his experience in simplicity and self-reliance. This rich detail helps readers grasp the essence of his philosophy and the significance of his experiment in living consciously and deliberately. While some of the other responses may hold some truth, the emphasis on painting a picture of his life aligns closely with his intent to immerse readers in his experience.
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