Civil Disobedience

“Civil Disobedience” p. 1596-1612 and Walden excerpts – “Economy,” p. 1612-19 AND p. 1634 (start with last paragraph) – 1646 (end of 1st paragraph); “Where I Lived and What I Lived For,” p. 1657-67, and “Conclusion” p. 1785-93.

n what ways are the daily as well as seasonal cycles of nature used to shape the form of Walden? How does this structure relate to Thoreau’s major theme?  In what sense does Thoreau – much like Benjamin Franklin – attempt to create a manual for how one should live life?  Are his recommendations for authentic living realistic?