Question

In “The Bean-Field,” Thoreau develops the idea that he sees great value in cultivating beans and in the work of agriculture. What virtues does Thoreau discover and develop in his work? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

Answer 1

You can tell Thoreau finds a great value as he cultivates his beans because he mentions what great joy it brings him. In one sentence he says, "I came to love my rows, my beans, though so many more than I wanted." This shows he is very found of his beans and he enjoys doing it, because he wants to grow many more rows of beans.

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