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Solitude (Walden) (Living in nature (Thoreau believes that a person cannot…
Solitude (Walden)
Living in nature
Thoreau believes that a person cannot be unhappy if they live in nature and feels that nature can never make life a burden.
Even if he cannot go outdoors due to the rain Thoreau knows that this helps his bean farm so it isn't as gloomy as people think. If the bean seeds are ruined then it benefits the grass.
Thoreau feels that the animals and that nature constantly surrounds him which makes him feel as if he has company.
Social distancing
Thoreau ran into a man he knew and they spoke about giving up life's comforts. Thoreau explained that he liked the life that he was living.
Thoreau believes that friendships are hard because he likes to be alone and can easily shut out society.
Thoreau feels that company makes him tired and while people are occupied or working they do not feel lonely.
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Visitors
When Thoreau returns from a walk he realizes that there has been a visitor because he can tell based on the things left behind.
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Loneliness
Thoreau briefly worried about how life would be without communication would other people but he realized that the sounds of nature would become his comfort.
Thoreau is in awe a pine tree that was struck with lightening resulting in a spiral pattern. This shows how deeply he is amazed by nature.
Only wise people would want to build their houses near nature because it is the true source of life.