Walden

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This Walden page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps on Thoreau's account of life at the pond, from Economy and Where I Lived, and What I Lived For to Reading, Solitude, The Village and House-Warming. It's built for school students revising a chapter, university students filling gaps, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 900 resources here, almost all of them mind maps, made by more than 90 contributors. Pick a chapter, read a map, then build your own.

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Chapter 2 - created from Mind Map name of the chapter - 'Where I lived, and what I lived for' Material possession This chapter gives off the vibe of, do it yourself Surely Amparo

Topics in Walden

Economy51 Where I Lived, and What I Lived For47 Reading and Sounds65 Solitude and Visitors81 The Bean-Field and The Village77 The Ponds30 Baker Farm37 Higher Laws34 Brute Neighbors36 House-Warming32 Former Inhabitants and Winter Visitors40 Winter Animals and The Pond in Winter69 Spring41 Conclusion41

About Walden

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What the maps cover

Every resource here is a mind map, and most follow Thoreau's chapters one by one. Chapter 1, Economy, is the most mapped. The maps note that he lived alone in a cabin he built himself, earned his living by the labour of his hands, and argued that men work too much for goods they do not need. One map sorts the chapter into themes: criticism of society, clothing and shelter, civilised man against savages, and life at Walden Pond.

Other chapters to look for

The map on Walden Chapter 3: Reading records Thoreau's view that reading is the pursuit of truth and that books are the true wealth of civilisation. The map on Walden Chapter 8: The Village shows him going to hear the gossip, which cuts against his idea of self-improvement, and comparing the village with the forest. The map on Walden Chapter 4 reads the train as a symbol of the move from a simple, natural life to an industrial, monotonous one. The map on Walden Chapter 13: House Warming covers the chimney, the plastered walls and the preparation for winter.

You will also find maps titled Solitude, Visitors, The Bean-field, The Ponds, Higher Laws, Brute Neighbors and Winter Animals.

Where to start

Begin with a map on Economy. It sets out why Thoreau went to the woods and the ideas the later chapters return to.
Move to Where I Lived, and What I Lived For, then Reading, Sounds and Solitude.
Use the maps on The Village and House Warming to see how his ideas meet daily practice.
Finish with the later chapters, such as Higher Laws and Winter Animals.

Using the maps well

Several chapters have more than one map. Read two on the same chapter and compare them. Note where one has detail the other lacks, such as the cost of the cabin or his early jobs. Then close the page and try to sketch the chapter from memory. School students can use this to organise essay points, university students to check themes and symbols, and teachers to pick a ready-made summary for a class.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the Nineteenth-Century Prose strand of Literature. Every resource is free to open and was made by GoConqr users.

Choose a chapter that you are studying now, and have a go at drawing your own map beside it.

Frequently asked questions

Which Walden resource should I open first?

Start with a map on Economy, the first chapter. The maps cover why Thoreau lived in the woods, his small farm, the cost of his cabin and his view that people work too much. Once that is clear, the later chapters are easier to follow.

What kinds of resources are on this page?

Almost everything here is a mind map. There are over 900 of them, and there are no quizzes or flashcards on this page. The maps follow the book chapter by chapter, with several versions of some chapters.

Are the Walden maps free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open and study, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users rather than by GoConqr itself. A free account lets you save your own work and make your own maps, quizzes, flashcards and notes.

Who are these maps for?

They suit school students revising a chapter, university students filling gaps in their reading, and teachers wanting ready-made summaries. The mix is mostly school-level, with a good share aimed at university study.

Which chapters have maps?

Maps cover chapters including Economy, Where I Lived and What I Lived For, Reading, Sounds, Solitude, Visitors, The Bean-field, The Village, The Ponds, Higher Laws, Brute Neighbors, House-Warming and Winter Animals.

What if my chapter is missing or the map is thin?

Try another map on the same chapter, since many chapters have several versions with different details. If nothing fits, make your own mind map from your reading and add the points you need.