Walden

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What is Thoreau's view on technological progress?

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Thoreau distrusts technology and feels that it tends to control people rather than serve them.

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How did Thoreau demonstrate that one can live with only the bare necessities?

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He lived in a cabin in the woods that he built on a budget.

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What is a major theme of living at Walden cabin?

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Simplify.

Front

What are the two types of letters in the alphabet?

Back

Vowels and consonants.

Front

How many letters are in the English alphabet?

Back

26.

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What does Thoreau suggest about the relationship between nature and humanity?

Back

Thoreau suggests that a close relationship with nature leads to a more fulfilling life.

Front

What is the significance of Thoreau's experiment at Walden Pond?

Back

It serves as a critique of materialism and a call for self-reliance.

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What does Thoreau mean by 'living deliberately'?

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Living with intention and purpose, making conscious choices.

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How does Thoreau view the concept of progress?

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He questions the notion of progress, suggesting that it often leads to a loss of individuality and connection to nature.

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What role does solitude play in Thoreau's philosophy?

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Solitude is essential for self-discovery and personal growth.