[Skylar Claud]

In chapter 8 of Walden, Thoreau states, “Not till we are lost, in other words not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves, and realize where we are and the infinite extent of our relations.” This is what Chris is hoping to do. To lose sight of the world, and open his understanding of himself. Thoreau states how you never truly know what is most important to you, till it’s not there. The only way to have it not be there, is to leave it behind. Chris left his college, his family, his money, and even his future behind in the hopes to find what Thoreau had.

[Skylar Claud]

One literary element would be conflict, and it plays a tremendous role in the novel. Thoreau’s conflict with society is the main reason why he moved to the woods. Without the conflict he would not have left to begin with.

[Skylar Claud]

He would definitely despise society today. Life is technology oriented.  That’s just what it has become. We created a world where life is simply easier. “I am monarch of all I survey, <span class=”bq-line-indent-1em”>My</span> right there is none to dispute.” We created what he was portraying. We created what we see. Giving it be roads, buildings or even fields. In other words, he can’t dispute us. For then he’d be criticizing his own work. I believe our society is what he believed in, but he would be too ignorant to look at society the way he looked at his surroundings.

[Skylar Claud]

I feel complete peace at Conesus Lake. Mainly because I grew up on the lake, and its all I’ve ever known. I mean until I moved to York, now all I see around is cows instead of blue-green algae. At least I’m less likely to get sick now. Yay pollution.

[Skylar Claud]

I think this is going to be interesting. It kind of goes against the Walden book, which is ironic brah.

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