This excerpt could be considered humorous because of the way in which the events are retell and because of the choice of words. their arrival is portrayed in such a way that the reader might think, it could have a deeper meaning. For example
"<span>It regarded us a while without curiosity but with caution, and after we were seen to be harmless" This might be understood as a fun way of expressing that people were all over them, to check who they were, they pay close attention to these "new people" until they were convinced they are fine. </span>
Answer:
It emphasizes Thoreau's belief that people should carefully choose their commitments.
Explanation:
'Walden' is a memoir of Henry David Thoreau. In his memoir, he records some of the fundamental elements that he experienced and considered vital for humanity.
<u>In the given excerpt, Thoreau is talking about keeping life simple, by keeping simple commitments. He asserts that one should not overload oneself with commitments, whatever they may be, be it financial debts or social obligation. He asserts that these commitments should be less than a count on thumbnails</u>.
Thus from the given options, the correct one is the third one (C).
