Question

Which best states the overall structure of Walden?
The work describes the effect spending time in nature has on Thoreau, and then explains why it has that effect.
The work describes Thoreau’s thoughts over the course of a year spent immersed in the natural world.
The work compares Thoreau’s thoughts before coming to Walden to his thoughts afterward.
The work shows how various problems Thoreau had before he came to Walden are solved by his retreat.

Answer 1

The second option: "The work describes Thoreau’s thoughts over the course of a year spent immersed in the natural world."

Reason: Walden is organized around Thoreau’s year at Walden Pond, using the cycle of seasons and a sequence of essays/chapters to explore his observations and reflections over that year.