Walden Chapter 13: House Warming

Walden Chapter 13: House Warming

1. Thoreau built a chimney in his house to prepare for winter.

   • He used bricks and sand for the chimney and he plasters the walls to keep the wind out.
   • He gathers nuts and fruits (not to eat, but more for decoration).

2. Thoreau says that he dreams of having a larger house to invite people to.

   • But doesn't he believe that people have too much possessions and only need the essentials? (This goes against his beliefs).
   • In society, people often have big houses to impress guests, but end up staying as far away from them as possible and calling it hospitality.
     • He would rather be close to his guests and interact with them rather than owning a big house to impress them with.