Solitude 'In The Book Walden' By Henry David Thoreau

In the chapter “Solitude” in the book “Walden” from Henry David Thoreau he explains that although he is cut off from all social interaction and technology he is not alone saying “I am no more lonely than a single mullein or dandelion in a pasture, or a bean leaf, or sorrel, or a horse-fly, or a bumblebee.” I agree with his statement because people’s definition of lonely is very different then Thoreau’s. Not everyone thinks alike and nobody thinks the same.

When you hear the term “Lonely” what comes to mind? Thoreau’s reasoning for never being lonely is that nature surrounds him. Nature is his entertainment, an outlet, an escape. Nature is his muse. The writing in the chapter explains his life not as isolated and depressing, but phenomenal and fascinating in every possible way. I agree with everything he was stating. In my beliefs I personally think that Nature is a type of entertainment that will never grow old just for the fact that you never know what is gunna happen. Mother Nature is a powerful woman that no one can command for I believe that she controls the world and everyone in it. Nature is a what makes this world beautiful and horrid all at once. Thoreau once detailed that

That was the reason he left to reconnect. Although he was satisfied with the decision and Nature, his companion always by his side, he does receive visitors. He states that “visitors have been there and left their cards, either a bunch of flowers, or a wreath of evergreen, or a name in pencil on a yellow walnut leaf or a chip.” this unfortunately triggers Thoreau for although they came to visit him the garbage they leave behind suggests that they don't really respect Nature as much as he does saying that “They who come rarely to the woods take some little piece of the forest into their hands to play with by the way, which they leave, either intentionally or accidentally.” supporting the fact that minds don't think