Symbolism
Thoreau uses this as an example of his thoughts being shared among many.
What is the Ganges River?
What is the purpose of this chapter?
To show that one should follow nature's example and live a simple life unconcerned with "mortal" material issues
The chapter begins with Thoreau doing this.
This species of fish is used by Thoreau as a representation of his thoughts, which he believes has "transcending beauty".
What is the pickerel?
What is the exigence of this chapter?
Thoreau achieved spiritual enlightenment by following nature's example and wishes to spread that idea to others
*DAILY DOUBLE*
Why does Thoreau appreciate the fishermen?
Because he sees them as "wild people" who are one with nature and are unconcerned with societal issues
Thoreau uses this to show that he is not yet fully enlightened.
What is the winter?
Who is the audience of this chapter?
Those seeking spiritual enlightenment
Why were the Irish laborers and Yankee overseers cutting ice?
Because of the ice trade
Thoreau uses this to represent his "sleeping" or "unawoken" psychological state.
What is the ice on the pond?
Thoreau's use of pathos in this chapter is best described as doing/describing what?
The beauty of nature
Did discussing the fishermen happen before or after discussing the Irish laborers and Yankee overseers?
Before
Where are pickerel native to?
Gulf drainages along the Mississippi River