Which best describes the purpose of the "thumb-nail" imagery?
It illustrates Thoreau's belief that a person's responsibilities should include some manual labor.
It illustrates Thoreau's belief that most people waste their time attending to their bodies' needs.
It emphasizes Thoreau's belief that people should carefully choose their commitments.
It emphasizes Thoreau's belief that people should carefully record their accounts.
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Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.