It’s stated that the necessities in life are “Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Food” in Thoreau’s “Economy.” Anything beyond these essentials are superfluous . Thoreau states that “most of the luxuries… are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind” (122), meaning that as mankind becomes more focused on materi…[Read more]

(This is Kelcie, not Carrie. I wasn’t admitted into the group)

In Thoreau’s “Economy”, readers are able to attain a general knowledge of what Thoreau himself feels are the necessities of life. This being said, Thoreau believes these necessities are “Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Fuel” (120).  These four essential things prove to be a part of…[Read more]