Walden Consider the significance of walden pond as a symbol. What do you think the pond symbolizes? Walden Asked by lynn n #369145 on 4/27/2014 4:41 PM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/27/2014 4:46 PM
The pond itself symbolizes Thoreau's withdrawal from obligations and social convention and the tranquility to be found in nature.