Question

how did helen distinguish between the country life and city life?

Answer 1

According to Helen the country's lakes, farm, fields and woods are to be endured forever. The difference can be noted by taking a walk on city street and country road. Cit has the noises and rumbles which distorts the peace of soul. City lie is merely the noises of the heavy machinery and wagons on the road sides. 
While in country there is peace and no struggle for existing. the poor in country grow old and ugly in a small hut. there life revolves around in the struggle of few crumbs for living