Thoreau wanted to prove that he could live simply <span>and enjoy things.</span> He proved that by living for: about two years in a cabin he built near Walden Pond.
He also wanted to find out what nature could teach you and what it had to offer.
Hope that helps!
-Chris
Most likely that it is engaging since it is fiction! The last two don’t make sense for this category.
To prevent more work later
To ensure a proper works cited
To prevent any accusations of plagiarism
To ensure that all sources are always accessible