Henry David Thoreeau Analysis

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Anna Guillory Ms. Rasmussen English III AP-period 4 17 January 2012 AP Text, page 276 “Where I Lived, and What I Lived For” by Henry David Thoreau Questions for Discussion 1. What is Henry David Thoreau calling for early in paragraph 2 when he writes, “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!”? Thoreau desires for man to wish for a simple life, only living on what is needed to survive and sustain himself, and not concern himself with material possessions or extra indulgencies, but only those that nourish his body and soul. He is calling for a life of simplicity. 2. Thoreau writes, “We do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon us”(para. 2). Consider an electronic device (such as a notebook computer, a cellphone, a PDA, or an…show more content…
Thoreau could have stated his action of going to the woods as a plain desire, but because he places the possibility of regret he counteracts his action of going to the woods in the first…show more content…
As our society develops a greater dependence on technology, in an effort to connect our world globally, the level of sympathy and intimacy in communication and interaction is declining. Through endless options of social networking, it is easier to connect with those who live far away, who would otherwise receive paper and pen letters. Though, in today’s world, instead of taking the time to write a long thorough and sincere letter, busy lives provide the luxury and accessibility of typing a few words of gratitude and kindness paired with only having to press the send button, instead of enjoying a nice walk to the post
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