Eng11: Thoreau - Walden

English11 American Lit
Assignment Date: Wed, Nov 29, 2006

Write an answer to this question: What does Thoreau mean when he says “Simplify, simplify”. Do you think he has a valid point? Explain.

For Thursday, read from page 238 to page 243 (stopping at from Conclusion). Come to class Friday ready to write an answer to this question: How would you summarize Thoreau’s ideas on technological progress, judging from what he says about railroads and other inventions of his era? Have specific passages ready to quote to support your interpretation of him. Do you agree with him? Why or why not?

Overview of All’s Well that Ends Well.