The speaker's attitude in this passage makes it clear that a) he thinks that farming is a fool's job and calling. b) his greatest desire in life is to stop the ownership of private property c) he values freedom more than being tied down by owning a farm. d) he is only interested in farms as long as they make lots of money.

hint: Thoreau value spirit over matter.

Thoreau's tone in this passage makes it very clear that he values freedom more than being tied down by owning a farm. Thoreau talks a big talk about owning a farm, but ultimately he values freedom and disvalues material goods.

so your answer is C

- "the answers are a and b.  

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