What attitude toward society is best reflected by Thoreau’s actions in Walden?

Thoreau went to live at Walden Pond to step away from society’s routines and examine a simpler, more deliberate way of life. He did not propose completely rejecting society or reorganizing it; his retreat was a way to gain perspective and live according to his own values. This best matches a desire to retreat from society when necessary.

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