Which comparison from walden conveys thoreau’s belief that people do not have to conform to what everyone around them is doing?

a.
if a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.

b.
still we live meanly, like ants.

c.
like pygmies we fight with cranes.

d.
in the midst of this chopping sea of civilized life, such are the clouds and storms and quicksands.

Compose a three-paragraph essay that puts forth an argument about the impact of population growth on the united states. as you write, be sure to include the following sections: an introduction that includes a topic sentence or paragraph that incorporates your argument a clearly stated argument that you will defend at least seven specific facts from the information you analyzed or found in your research for this activity an appropriately formal tone transitions good grammar and proper spelling references to your research in your writing, including direct quotes and appropriate citations a concluding statement or paragraph that incorporates your argument