Walden Ch 17 Flashcards
Walden pond opens typically around the
First of April
The pond conveys the progression of the
Season
Walden pond is the least affected by
Temporary changes in weather
Reflection of the sun is more powerful on the
Ice
Phenomenon: in the morning the shallow water is warmed
More quickly than the deep water and is cooled more quickly at night
Thoreau went to the woods and has the opportunity to see the
Coming of spring
Those who live near the river can hear the ice
Crack at nigh when weather starts to change
An old man heard something happening to the
Ice on a pond as he was waiting for ducks
Spring brings about
Hope
Sand foliage is remarkable because it
Springs into existence suddenly
Green is the symbol of
Perpetual youth
In winter walden is dead but in spring it is
Alive
Spring signified
Life
Restoration
Cleanliness
Spring is a symbol for the renewal of each person and the
Forgiveness of sins
Universal
Innocence
Thoreau utilized an — tone
Optimistic
Optimistic tone highlights the
Hope that arises as a result of the renewal of life
Thoreau illuminates the contrast between somber atmosphere of
Winter and joyful ambience of springtime
Thoreaus description of winter as dead and spring as alive underscores the
Hope that he feels as a result of springs arrival
The attainment of eternal life is encouraged by
Springtime
Thoreau mentions necessity of living in the
Present
Unnecessary to reflect over past because man always has the chance for
Redemption
Springtime allows everyone to clear their
Conscience and return to a state of innocence
Thoreau beautifies
Springtime and appeals to emotions of reader
The pond is deep and has no
Stream passing through so it doesn’t break up as soon as others
