Question

how does thoreau defend his approach in the second paragraph of \economy\ in walden?
he uses the word \i\ because he feels it sounds more interesting.
he does not use first-person point of view because his is a fictional account.
he uses first-person point of view to get his readers attention.
he uses the word \i\ for the sake of sincerity and honesty.

Explanation:

In the second paragraph of "Economy" in Walden, Thoreau explicitly states that he uses the first-person "I" to be sincere and honest about his own experiences and reflections, rejecting the idea of hiding behind a detached or fictional narrative. The other options are incorrect: he does not use "I" for interest, he does use first-person, and it is not for mere attention-grabbing.

Answer:

He uses the word "I" for the sake of sincerity and honesty.