Hardly a man takes a half-hourÍs nap after dinner, but when he wakes he holds up his head and asks, ñWhatÍs the news?î as if the rest of mankind had stood his sentinels [soldiers].
Which best describes the ñmanî Thoreau refers to in the excerpt?
A - He expects others to attend to his needs when he wakes up.
B - He is under constant protection by soldiers.
C - He naps often and is always sleepy.
D - He must have the most up-to-date news at all times.