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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Economy
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
Reading
Sounds
Solitude
Visitors
The Bean-Field
The Village
The Ponds
Baker Farm
Higher Laws
Brute Neighbors
House-Warming
Former Inhabitants; and Winter Visitors
Winter Animals
The Pond in Winter
Spring
Conclusion
Themes
All Themes
Self-Reliance
Work
Simplicity Over "Progress"
Solitude and Society
Nature
Transcendentalism, Spirituality, and the Good Life
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Henry David Thoreau
Canadian woodchopper
John Field
Symbols
All Symbols
Walden Pond
The Bean-Field
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All Literary Devices
Allusions
Genre
Imagery
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Pathos
Personification
Setting
Similes
Style
Tone
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Higher Laws Quiz
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How does Thoreau describe his encounters with nature?
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The encounters are rare and brief, offering him little inspiration
The encounters are filled with religious passion, signifying profound experiences
The encounters are practical and focused on understanding nature for survival
The encounters are scientific and purely based on studying natural phenomena
How do John Field and his family react to Thoreau's description of his simple, independent lifestyle?
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They are intrigued and wish to follow Thoreau's example
They are dismissive and belittle Thoreau's choices
They are worried for Thoreau's safety and invite him to stay with them
They see it as difficult to maintain and express no interest
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