The Pond In Winter 

Summary- The “Pond in Winter” begins with Thoreau trying to disprove the myth the Pond has an endless depth. Many people have either tried to reach the bottom or believe it’s endless. Thoreau used cod-line and a stone to figure out the depth, which was one hundred and seven feet. He believes that the pond is at its deepest when it is compared to its breadth, or width. He then takes his theory and expands it to oceans. He proved this by measuring the depth of the White Pond. Thoreau metaphorically compares the pond’s depth to a man’s character. During the second winter, hundreds of men came cutting and storing ice for it to be sold. He gets worried why the men are cutting all the ice, but then he learns that it’s being sent sold to other places so everybody has some Walden Water.

 

 

"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads" 

"But there was dawning Nature, in whom all creatures live, looking in at my broad windows with serene and satisfied face, and no question on her lips" 

"...perhaps, from salt to fresh, becomes a sweet sea, dead sea or a marsh."