Hardly a man takes a half-hour’s nap after dinner, but when he wakes he holds up his head and asks, “what’s the news? ” as if the rest of mankind had stood his sentinels [soldiers]. which best describes the “man” thoreau refers to in the excerpt? he expects others to attend to his needs when he wakes up. he is under constant protection by soldiers. he naps often and is always sleepy. he must have the most up-to-date news at all times.

D) He must the most up-to-date news at all times. The sentinels are used as a representation of his own self-importance and his "wrongful" priorities as Thoreau would believe.

ladies and gentlemen, this message that you will hear is to my family:

dear family, you so much for giving me a possibility to live and i am happy that you took care of me and always telling me that i can do everything that i have in mind, you trusted me and still do it, i don't think i need to ask you for more, i love you.

you so much for listening.

hope this you.