What does Walden mainly show?

Walden consists of 18 short articles. In the process of changing seasons, Thoreau's inner longing, conflict, disappointment and self-adjustment, as well as the complicated mental journey of longing again after adjustment, were recorded in detail and went through several cycles until it was finally realized. It shows that the author uses it to challenge the boundaries of himself and even the whole mankind. But this challenge is not infinite hope to realize self-worth, but infinite strength to recover after injury.

Theme of the work

Thoreau's own practice in Walden Lake and his works have a consistent proposition, that is, to return to nature. In his works, he constantly pointed out that most of us modern people are trapped by family, work and various material needs, losing spiritual pursuit and living a materialistic life. This situation still exists today, and it is getting worse.

Many of us pay little attention to things other than trivial personal interests and activities. Many people's spiritual activities are too limited, and they only care about material life and sensory enjoyment. In Thoreau's words, our life cannot be called "real life".