Question

excerpt from solitude by henry david thoreau
henry david thoreau was a writer and philosopher. he was a major figure in the transcendentalist movement. transcendentalists feel a deep connection to nature. they believe people connect directly with god and are born with innate goodness. for two years, thoreau lived in a small cabin he built in the woods. he felt people should live closer to nature instead of relying on material wealth. solitude is an essay from his book walden; of, life in the woods.
this is a delicious evening, when the whole body is one sense, and imbibes delight through every pore. i go and come with a strange liberty in nature, a part of herself.
which sentence best expresses the authors viewpoint about being alone in solitude?
being alone inevitably means feeling lonely.
one is never truly alone.
being alone can be extremely pleasant.
only certain types of people can stand being alone.

Explanation:

Thoreau, a transcendentalist, found joy in nature - living alone in the woods. His writings suggest he saw solitude as pleasant, not lonely. He believed in a deep connection to nature which made one not truly alone, and it wasn't about the type of person.

Answer:

Being alone can be extremely pleasant.