Question

How did Henry David Thoreau feel about the pace of life in his time? He wished people would hurry up. He felt that time moved too slowly. He felt things moved too quickly. He wished people would attend to details.

Answer 1

Answer: He felt things moved too quickly.

Henry David Thoreau believed that the pace of life during his time was too quick, and that it did not allow people to have enough time to appreciate all the details of life. He also believed that technological improvement was a way in which people lost control of their lives. Therefore, he advocated for a simple life of hard work and little distractions. This is exemplified in his work Walden.

Answer 2

He felt things moved too quickly.
Henry David Thoreau felt it was good to live the simple life when the world is advancing so quickly.