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Question 4 • English III

Which best states the structure of the section entitled “Solitude” in Walden ?

Answer

Thoreau explains that whatever concerns he has had during the day are resolved by a walk in the evening, and then advises other people to follow his example.

Thoreau compares the nighttime and daytime landscapes, and then concludes that they are alike, much as all people are alike.

Thoreau describes the effect that being alone in the evening has on him, and then describes the effect the same circumstance has on a friend of his.

Thoreau describes a sequence of events he enjoys at night, and then compares himself to others who do not understand his pleasure in being alone in nature.

Explanation

Thoreau first describes the pleasures and experiences of being alone in nature at night, including the sights, sounds, and feeling of freedom he enjoys. He then contrasts his comfort with solitude with the way other people might see being alone as unpleasant or lonely. This makes D, the choice about his nighttime experiences followed by a comparison with people who do not understand his pleasure, the best description of the section’s structure.

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