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Henry David Thoreau - Walden

Question 4 • GA-GSE English Language Arts 11

How does Thoreau’s idea that we should simplify life to experience what is important still apply today? Check the three boxes that best apply.

Answer
A
Technology is now used to simplify people’s lives and bring them closer to nature.
B
People sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of technology available.
C
Material possessions can cause unnecessary conflict when associated with status and wealth.
D
Society and nature now better coexist in the ways transcendentalists hoped.
E
Some people are choosing to live in smaller houses and rely less on technology.

Explanation

Thoreau’s call to simplify life remains relevant when people feel overwhelmed by technology, when possessions tied to status and wealth create conflict, and when people choose smaller homes and rely less on technology. These examples reflect a desire to focus on what matters rather than accumulating distractions or material goods. The choices claiming technology generally brings people closer to nature or that society and nature now coexist as transcendentalists hoped are not the best applications.

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