Materialism has turned out society into a group of money hungry status seeking monsters. Thoreau discusses many major points that have importance to me. The topics on self reliance and materialism greatly influence my thoughts and perceptions in life. There were many examples in "The Village" that spoke about how the products and luxurie Thoreau discusses many major points that have importance to me. The topics on self reliance and materialism greatly influence my thoughts and perceptions in life. There were many examples in "The Village" that spoke about how the products and luxuries of the materialistic world try to continuously lure Thoreau back to the ways of the rest of the population. All everyone cares about is making money and having a high profile status. "Economy" has a lot to do with how people only care for the riches in life. The simple jobs are pitied upon which therefore apt people to judge others based on their home, clothing, and profession. First......
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