This week we read an excerpt from Thoreau's essay "Walden" where he began an experiment
in what he thought of as "essential living"-
living simply, studying the natural world, and
seeking truth within him. On land owned by
Emerson near Concord, Massachusetts,
Thoreau built a small cabin by Walden Pond
and lived there for more than two years, writing
and studying nature. Walden was the record of
his experiences.
For this week's discussion, I would like for you
to read this short article above & compare the
2 texts in your response. In "Thoreau Still
Beckons, if I Can Take My Laptop," (above)
Cynthia G. La Ferle argues that “making
choices is so much more difficult in a culture
fueled by sheer busyness and commercialism.
There are few places ... where one can
escape." Do you agree that it would be more
challenging for a contemporary American to
live as Thoreau did? Explain why or why not,
using details from both texts to support your
opinion (Walden from our CommonLit reading
& the article above by Cynthia G. La Gerle). (25
points for your response).

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

what is the book idiot with the brocken tester

the answer to your question is a. cruel

good luck! i hope this ya!