Now that we've officially finished Walden, tell me something (or things) that you'll take away from this book. Officially get ready for Julius Caesar! :)
Probably, what I will take away from this book is the beauty of nature (and what it's like to be a Transcendentalist. ;] ) The way he describes Walden Pond creates this beautiful imagery and, even though I am not a big fan of bad hygene, it kind of makes me want to go live self-reliantly. :]
The thing I would take away from this book is simply to live your life inside your means. You don't need any of the materialistic things to make you happy. All you need in your life is nature, food, and shelter. Life is very simple, but its us humans who make it difficult!
Above all things, I am just so relieved to be finished with Walden! I feel very accomplished for working my way through this book. One of things that stands out to me in this book is Thoureau's vivid and rich descriptions of the lake. In my mind, I could clearly picture the beautiful lake that he wrote about. Also, Thoreau made me more aware of the importance of self-reliance and having the ability to think for yourself.
I think that I will be more aware about nature and enjoying life. Thoureau talked a lot about how to actually live your live, not just go through the motions every day. Like Rachel, I feel very accomplished in finishing Walden.
I think that I will be more aware of what I really need and what I just want. The fact that he lived by himself, built his own cabin, and grew his own food makes me see the value of self reliance and independence.
I think I will take away from this book that there are many types of people in this world, and Thoreau was a well... Thoreau. Even if I don't agree with everything that he says, he definately had strong beleifs that he stuck to and knew who he was, instead of trying to be someone else.
When I started reading all this transcendentalist material, I didn't get one bit of any of it. I thought Nature was difficult to understand, but boy I was proven wrong when I picked up Walden! I believe I've really reconnected with myself from when I was younger kid. I used to think like Emerson and Thoreau, just down straight complex and confusing. I believe from this I'll have a deeper insight on simple things, and I'll be able to understand similar things like the things we've read in class.
I think the one thing I'll take away from Walden is that there are so many different opinions in the world and so many ways to view things. Also, being yourself is never wrong.
Hmmm well, this book was an "interesting" read...but there are some things that I'm going to try and remember such as living your life to the fullest and choosing something you enjoy as a career path.
I like how Thoreau actually loved how he lived. Most people complain about their lives and how they wish they were different but never do anything about it.
I learned many things from this book. Firstly, I learned that self reliance is best way to live a successful and fulfilling life. I also learned that you should do what your heart desires, instead of conforming to society's standards. Finally, I learned that experience is the best teacher, but listening to others' experiences is almost useless.
Are we still allowed to comment on these older posts?
Anyway, the thing that I will take away most from Walden is that every person has to define success and happiness in his or her own way. We shouldn't rely on materialistic things or the opinions of others in order to feel good about ourselves. Instead, we should live simply and make are own judgements about what is right and wrong. --Katie Toth
The most important thing I learned from Walden is the importance of self-reliance. I have always considered self-reliance very important, and I strive to learn as many skills as I can. Walden helped me better understand its importance.
Even though I'm posting this after we already finished Caesar, I took some things away from Walden. I learned the importance if being self-reliant as well as the way in which materialistic posessions get in the way. I plan to not think as much about tangible items and instead focus on my values.
I feel that I will take away from this book that I must find some way to escape from this life and go live in the woods. School is no longer important. I must go find the truth about myself and see how self sufficient I really am.
The most important thing Walden taught me was that you should believe in your own self and do what you think is right. You should have a self confidence about any decision you are about to make and other people should not have any influence or say in the opinion.
Probably, what I will take away from this book is the beauty of nature (and what it's like to be a Transcendentalist. ;] ) The way he describes Walden Pond creates this beautiful imagery and, even though I am not a big fan of bad hygene, it kind of makes me want to go live self-reliantly. :]
ReplyDeleteOh, sorry. The above comment belongs to Jena Wright.
ReplyDelete~Jena Wright
The thing I would take away from this book is simply to live your life inside your means. You don't need any of the materialistic things to make you happy. All you need in your life is nature, food, and shelter. Life is very simple, but its us humans who make it difficult!
ReplyDeleteAbove all things, I am just so relieved to be finished with Walden! I feel very accomplished for working my way through this book. One of things that stands out to me in this book is Thoureau's vivid and rich descriptions of the lake. In my mind, I could clearly picture the beautiful lake that he wrote about. Also, Thoreau made me more aware of the importance of self-reliance and having the ability to think for yourself.
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I think that I will be more aware about nature and enjoying life. Thoureau talked a lot about how to actually live your live, not just go through the motions every day. Like Rachel, I feel very accomplished in finishing Walden.
ReplyDeleteI think that I will be more aware of what I really need and what I just want. The fact that he lived by himself, built his own cabin, and grew his own food makes me see the value of self reliance and independence.
ReplyDeleteI think I will take away from this book that there are many types of people in this world, and Thoreau was a well... Thoreau. Even if I don't agree with everything that he says, he definately had strong beleifs that he stuck to and knew who he was, instead of trying to be someone else.
ReplyDeleteWhen I started reading all this transcendentalist material, I didn't get one bit of any of it. I thought Nature was difficult to understand, but boy I was proven wrong when I picked up Walden! I believe I've really reconnected with myself from when I was younger kid. I used to think like Emerson and Thoreau, just down straight complex and confusing. I believe from this I'll have a deeper insight on simple things, and I'll be able to understand similar things like the things we've read in class.
ReplyDeleteI think the one thing I'll take away from Walden is that there are so many different opinions in the world and so many ways to view things. Also, being yourself is never wrong.
ReplyDeleteHmmm well, this book was an "interesting" read...but there are some things that I'm going to try and remember such as living your life to the fullest and choosing something you enjoy as a career path.
ReplyDeleteI learned observing nature can help you learn more about yourself.
ReplyDelete-Lucero
I like how Thoreau actually loved how he lived. Most people complain about their lives and how they wish they were different but never do anything about it.
ReplyDelete~Amanda Akridge
I learned many things from this book. Firstly, I learned that self reliance is best way to live a successful and fulfilling life. I also learned that you should do what your heart desires, instead of conforming to society's standards. Finally, I learned that experience is the best teacher, but listening to others' experiences is almost useless.
ReplyDeleteAre we still allowed to comment on these older posts?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, the thing that I will take away most from Walden is that every person has to define success and happiness in his or her own way. We shouldn't rely on materialistic things or the opinions of others in order to feel good about ourselves. Instead, we should live simply and make are own judgements about what is right and wrong.
--Katie Toth
The most important thing I learned from Walden is the importance of self-reliance. I have always considered self-reliance very important, and I strive to learn as many skills as I can. Walden helped me better understand its importance.
ReplyDelete-Zhijian Xing
Even though I'm posting this after we already finished Caesar, I took some things away from Walden. I learned the importance if being self-reliant as well as the way in which materialistic posessions get in the way. I plan to not think as much about tangible items and instead focus on my values.
ReplyDeleteThat last comment was Ben Purinton's
ReplyDeleteI feel that I will take away from this book that I must find some way to escape from this life and go live in the woods. School is no longer important. I must go find the truth about myself and see how self sufficient I really am.
ReplyDeletePhilip Wolfe
The most important thing Walden taught me was that you should believe in your own self and do what you think is right. You should have a self confidence about any decision you are about to make and other people should not have any influence or say in the opinion.
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