Based on "Economy" from Walden, which most likely describes Thoreau's attitude toward the outdoors?

A. He was impressed but mildly intimidated by the wilderness.

B. He was interested in being completely surrounded by nature.

C. He preferred to pursue intellectual endeavors indoors.

D. He considered the wilderness something to be conquered.

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Darnell Murphy

1 December, 11:32

Based on "Economy" from Walden, which most likely describes Thoreau's attitude toward the outdoors?

A. He was impressed but mildly intimidated by the wilderness.

B. He was interested in being completely surrounded by nature.

C. He preferred to pursue intellectual endeavors indoors.

D. He considered the wilderness something to be conquered.

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Philip Arnold · Answer 1

The correct answer among the choices provided is the second option. He was interested in being completely surrounded by nature. Walden shows that one can live simply with the natural surroundings. It is also a work about spiritual quest and a social experiment.