Thoreau explains his aim to live a simple life. Write about your goals for living. Thoreau uses details that show his goals and values.. Be sure that your details reflect your values in life as well.

My goal in life is to succeed and be all that I can be. I like a bump in the road because it only makes me stronger in the end. I like to know people are confident in my success. So if I succeed then I know i've done my best but if I don't I know i'll have to keep trying til I get it right.

What are some modern conveniences that we take for granted in our lives? Explain

Technology is one modern convenience everyone takes for granted. With technology people don't really learn anything because the technology will do it for you. From spelling to test questions, anything that has internet on it will help. So in all reality we're not learning anything.

In what ways do individuals make a difference in our society?

Individuals make a difference by proving that you don't have to be like everyone else to be a role model or be noticed. It's okay to not be popular no one is perfect but being unique is the best way to be.

How much power do formal institutions have in our society? Support your position with examples.

They have plenty of power ; for example they can rule what you do. Where you go just as well as what you wear.

In what ways do people today still struggle with tensions between individuality and conformity?

You have an option to be your own person or be someone everyone else wants you to be. In my opinion you should be yourself. Don't be someone your not you could be taking someone else's personality and that's not fair.