I need to write an argument essay on how the ideas Thoreau presents in "Where I lived, and what I lived for" can, or cannot help people understand and...

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writing prompt isn't actually asking you a question. It is telling you to write a response that
explains why you think that Thoreau's piece is helpful to modern-day readers or not helpful
anymore. You are welcome to write a response that goes either way; however, I would recommend
writing an essay of support. More than likely, your reader/teacher is a fan of Thoreau, and you
might not want to antagonize a reader who will be giving you a grade afterward.

For your essay, I would use the...