Why does thoreau go into such detail to describe the natural setting around the wild apple tree? A: to make the point that wild apple trees have thrived just as man thrived in a new land.

B: to show the wild apple tree has produced a better fruit than has a tree cultivated by man

C: to state that it is a difficult for things to grow in nature as it is difficult for man to prosper in an uncharted wilderness.

D: to demonstrate that man is happier out in nature than he is in the constructed areas of cities and towns.