Question

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

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

Answer 1

It speaks about freedom, self-reliance, and rugged

That is your answer.

Answer 2

Answer: It speaks about freedom, self-reliance, and rugged individualism. Americans are very set in freedoms. Freedom of speech, religion, thought, ect... They also like to take care of themselves and ask help from no one. The idea of self reliance.