Question

How does Thoreau defend his approach in the second paragraph of “Economy” in
Walden?
He uses the word “I” because he feels it sounds more interesting.
He does not use first-person point of view because his is a fictional account.
He uses first-person point of view to get his readers’ attention.
He uses the word “I” for the sake of sincerity and honesty.

Answer 1

He uses the word “I” for the sake of sincerity and honesty. Thoreau explains that he speaks from personal experience and chooses first person to be frank and authentic, not out of vanity.