Henry Thoreau applies repetition to highlight his conclusion of viewing simplicity in life as inspirational. Throughout Thoreau’s passage, he continuously utilizes the word “sublime”. The word sublime is an adjective describing something as beautiful or inspirational. He uses this word to describe life experiences, reality, and eternity. For example, “… if it were sublime to know it by experience.”, “This is always exhilarating and sublime.”, “In eternity there is indeed something true and sublime.” and “And we are enabled to apprehend at all what is sublime…” The repetition of this word intensifies the perception of life holding true beauty and inspiration. Moreover, he repeats the word “simplicity”. “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!”