Walden By David Thoreau

In the essay “Walden”, David Henry Thoreau talks about his own experiences living on the shore of Walden Pond in Massachusetts for two years and two months alone. He describes the scenes that he saw in Walden and his feelings and reactions in details. One of the most important parts in Thoreau’s essays is that he uses “I” to write the essays. He also introduces his own philosophy away from the reality world and his thoughts about the nature and human at the beginning of the essay. He believes in that it is better for people to return to the nature and keep living in a simple life. He takes the lead, building his own houses by borrowing some tools from neighbors and getting most of the materials from the nature. After I read Thoreau’s essays …show more content…
In his mind, it is the wisest and best way to keep living in a simple way. Most of the luxuries have no benefits for human, even stop people and the society from developing. To be simple is also a key to the happiness. According to the quotation, “Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life… the wisest have ever lived a more simple and meager life than the poor. (Thoreau “Economy” 11)” In his opinion, although most of the luxurious goods can make our lives comfortable, they are not necessary. They are even no help for the development of mankind. He believes that the real smart people are all live in a simple way because they care more about their sprits and souls, instead of persuading the materials of lives. In the society, more and more people try to pursuit of materials, however, they ignore the development of minds and souls. Another example that Thoreau writes about living in a simple life is that he builds his own house. He thinks to be simple can get close to the nature. Nowadays, a lot of people make their things or places fashionable and fancy. For example, people spend a lot of money on the decorations of transportation, such as railroads, instead of paying close attention of the safety and easiness of the railroads. In Thoreau’s ideas, he thinks it is unnecessary to have transportations, such as railroads. People didn’t really use them; instead, they made people work as …show more content…
In his ideas, it is important to keep a good and positive relationship with nature, enjoying the nature provides to human. People should try to feel the nature; it is the best company for mankind. Also, in his experience, when people have troubles, the nature is comprehensive and helps them to get through it with a special power. The nature also should have the equal rights with human because they are both the parts of the world. Nowadays, a lot of people lost themselves in this complicated society, which is full of vanity, fame, lying and lust. Thoreau wants to express his feelings and ideas of reminding people that they should purify their minds and souls in a simple living style. It is important for people to care more about their sprits than material lives. To live in a simple life can also help people and society to develop. Meanwhile, Thoreau thinks that freedom is also important in people’s lives. He uses his experiences to tell the readers that it is good and relaxed to live with freedom. Thoreau also wants people to think about more about the real meanings of lives and the things that you actually want to get. To keep simple and free is the things that human should to pursue in their