Would you consider spending a year or two living in the same manner as Thoreau did at Walden Pond? Why or why not?

Throughout Walden, Thoreau makes references to Greek and Roman deities as well as Hindu gods and scriptures. Conduct research on these two religious traditions and then discuss why you believe Thoreau frequently alluded to them. What elements of these religions align with Thoreau’s philosophies?

Thoreau meticulously documented his financial transactions, detailing his income and expenditures. What does this reveal about his character? Do you think this meticulousness is consistent with other aspects of Thoreau's philosophy and behavior? Explain your reasoning.

Spend some time—whether an hour or a day—immersed in nature and away from other people as much as possible. Your own ‘‘Walden’’ could be a backyard or a park. Take notes on your observations. Later, write an essay about your experience, incorporating both your notes and reflections on how the experience impacted you.

Imagine you are Thoreau and have just been placed in the middle of an airport in a major American city in the twenty-first century. Write a page in your journal describing what you see, hear, and feel.