Thoreau went to live alone in the woods as an experiment. What was the main purpose of him writing Walden?

Question

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

Answer 1

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.