3. PART A: What is Thoreau's purpose in the passage from "Walden"?
A to describe his reasons for visiting Walden Pond and its
surroundings
OB to argue for the preservation and reclamation of Walden
Pond in the face of human intrusion
OC to explain why most people are not able to appreciate the
beauty of nature
OD to describe the permanence of a natural scene

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