How does thoreau defend his approach in the second paragraph of “economy” in
walden?

1) he uses the word “i” because he feels it sounds more interesting.
2) he does not use first-person point of view because his is a fictional account.
3) he uses first-person point of view to get his readers’ attention.
4) he uses the word “i” for the sake of sincerity and honesty.

The correct answer is 4) He uses the word “I” for the sake of sincerity and honesty.

Thoreau believes a writer has to write sincerely. In that way, the reader will feel closer and more connected to the writer. It also means to write in an unique and individualistic way. Thoreau writes to "give a simple and sincere account of his own life,"

The correct answer is 4) He uses the word “I” for the sake of sincerity and honesty.

Thoreau believes a writer has to write sincerely. In that way, the reader will feel closer and more connected to the writer. It also means to write in an unique and individualistic way. Thoreau writes to "give a simple and sincere account of his own life,"

answer: they were written as a long tale

explanation:

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