(An Analysis of Thoreau’s Walden)
Henry David Thoreau once said, “All good things are wild, and free.” He seemed to believe this philosophy strongly, considering he lived freely in the wild alone for two years. While Thoreau was in his homemade cabin in the mountains, he wrote a book titled Walden. The text was a personal account reciting experiences and revelations. Thoreau discovered many things about himself, society, the world, and life. There are three main themes in Thoreau’s Walden that stick out to the close reader. First of all is the obvious theme of self reliance in Walden. Thoreau had to rely upon himself several times throughout his experience. Living alone required him to be more mentally and emotionally strong and stable. He
Henry David Thoreau once said, “All good things are wild, and free.” He seemed to believe this philosophy strongly, considering he lived freely in the wild alone for two years. While Thoreau was in his homemade cabin in the mountains, he wrote a book titled Walden. The text was a personal account reciting experiences and revelations. Thoreau discovered many things about himself, society, the world, and life. There are three main themes in Thoreau’s Walden that stick out to the close reader. First of all is the obvious theme of self reliance in Walden. Thoreau had to rely upon himself several times throughout his experience. Living alone required him to be more mentally and emotionally strong and stable. He