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).
