Question

In what way does Henry David Thoreau’s writing reflect American society?

A It speaks about freedom, self-reliance, and rugged individualism.
B It encourages a close personal relationship with nature.
C It denounces the role of government in people’s lives.
D It criticizes the use of a standing army for national defense.

Answer 1

I believe that it is A

Answer 2

Option A is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Henry David Thoreau was an American author, poet and philosopher, best known because of Walden.

Even though Thoreau explored topics related to nature, his role as an active member of Transcendentalism made him speak about freedom, self-reliance, and rugged individualism in many of his works, so A is correct.