1. Why does the narrator bring up memories of when he was a child?
There are several objects in the poem that reminded him of his childlike ways. For example, the blue river was highly admirable to him and the fields is where he would play with butterflies. “These are the same, but I am not the same, But wiser than I was, and wise enough (Emerson 1).”
2. What in this poem could you also compare to with the values of the Native Americans?
In this poem, the narrator continual speaks on how sacred nature. Native American also believe that nature is sacred and should not be disrespected. “Oh, call not Nature dumb; These trees and stones are audible to me, These idle flowers, that tremble in the wind, I understand their faery syllables, And all …show more content…
“Emerson’s friendship with Carlyle was both lasting and significant;(Emerson 1)” Carlyle had a unique personality and beliefs that included a distrust of democracy and highly romantic belief in individual power.
4. What are some examples of literary terms that Thoreau used?
Thoreau used paradoxes, puns, metaphors, etc. For example, he uses the word “Economy” in a way that the readers will contradict themselves to the true meaning. “One example in "Economy" is his conclusion that the savage may actually be the truly civilized man (Woodlief 1).” This form of language allowed readers to summarize and think critically to what they are reading. Thoreau did not want his books to be easily understood or read.
5. What does “Where I Lived and What I Lived For” indicate?
The statement contains similar words but do not have the same meaning. The term “Where I lived” conveyed as a social determinant that cannot be changed. Also, the term “What I lived for” conveyed as an individual’s desire and standpoint in the American culture. “ "Where I Lived": it speaks more of the way the entire American culture works, whereas "Where I Lived" focuses on Thoreau's personal alternatives to the culture (Woodlief
There are several objects in the poem that reminded him of his childlike ways. For example, the blue river was highly admirable to him and the fields is where he would play with butterflies. “These are the same, but I am not the same, But wiser than I was, and wise enough (Emerson 1).”
2. What in this poem could you also compare to with the values of the Native Americans?
In this poem, the narrator continual speaks on how sacred nature. Native American also believe that nature is sacred and should not be disrespected. “Oh, call not Nature dumb; These trees and stones are audible to me, These idle flowers, that tremble in the wind, I understand their faery syllables, And all …show more content…
“Emerson’s friendship with Carlyle was both lasting and significant;(Emerson 1)” Carlyle had a unique personality and beliefs that included a distrust of democracy and highly romantic belief in individual power.
4. What are some examples of literary terms that Thoreau used?
Thoreau used paradoxes, puns, metaphors, etc. For example, he uses the word “Economy” in a way that the readers will contradict themselves to the true meaning. “One example in "Economy" is his conclusion that the savage may actually be the truly civilized man (Woodlief 1).” This form of language allowed readers to summarize and think critically to what they are reading. Thoreau did not want his books to be easily understood or read.
5. What does “Where I Lived and What I Lived For” indicate?
The statement contains similar words but do not have the same meaning. The term “Where I lived” conveyed as a social determinant that cannot be changed. Also, the term “What I lived for” conveyed as an individual’s desire and standpoint in the American culture. “ "Where I Lived": it speaks more of the way the entire American culture works, whereas "Where I Lived" focuses on Thoreau's personal alternatives to the culture (Woodlief