Should I rent a cabin in the woods? In the story Thoreau builds a cabin by Walden Pond. Thoreau is trying to find out everything he can about human nature. In the story Thoreau mostly talks about the seasonal changes that he observes. Thoreau thinks he can do things better when he doesn't have to deal with normal world concerns. Thoreau explores a pond in the area, Walden Pond. Walden Pond is frozen, and Thoreau is careful to notice the winter changes occurring around him. When spring arrives, Thoreau writes about how the earth melts and transforms right before his eyes. It seems as if Thoreau feels he is richer than anyone he knew, having everything he materially needed and the time to enjoy it. The average person, with all their things,
