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What did Walden mean when he said your life is frittered away by detail?
When Thoreau said that "your life is frittered away by detail," he meant that people often become consumed by trivial tasks and distractions, which detract from their ability to engage in meaningful pursuits. He believed that excessive focus on mundane details prevents individuals from experiencing the deeper, more significant aspects of life. Thoreau advocated for simplicity and intentionality, urging people to prioritize what truly matters and to simplify their lives to achieve greater clarity and fulfillment.
How does Thoreau use metaphor in this passage?
That the government is a toy that the people play with
Why does Thoreau believe that people should work?
Thoreau believes that people should work because they love what they do.
Why did people think that Thoreau was a real-estate broker?
Thoreau visited all the farms in twelve-mile radius of where he lived
Why did people call Henry David Thoreau the woods burner?
People called Henry David Thoreau the woods burner because he accidentally started a forest fire in 1844 in Concord, Massachusetts. Thoreau was conducting an experiment with fire in the woods, which got out of control and led to the fire.
Do i need qualifications to advise people finance?
You can advise people as much as they feel they should have a reason to accept your advice
Can you write a sentence with the word advise in it?
My job is to advise people not to drink and drive.
Thoreau thinks that if people want a better government they should?
Change the one they have.
What famous people were influenced by Henry Thoreau?
Henry david thoreau was famous for his writings of many books, and i would know i had to do a 15 page essay on him.
Why does Thoreau refer to civil disobedience not be merely a right but a duty?
Thoreau refers to civil disobedience as merley a right to show that the people have the say of what they believe in its their duty to stand for the unjust laws
How does Thoreau use a parallelism in this passage?
To draw attention to what the American people do that the government doesn't
What change in the US most influenced Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry david thoreau?
The transcendentalist movement, which emphasized individualism, spirituality, and a connection to nature. This movement greatly influenced both Emerson and Thoreau, shaping their beliefs and writings.
