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Henry David Thoreau - "Civil Disobedience" — Quiz

Question 10 • Language Arts 11

Which would be the best way of describing the overall structure of Thoreau’s observations in "Civil Disobedience"?

Answer
A
He moves from a consideration of his surroundings to an evaluation of the state as a whole.
B
He focuses entirely on his experiences while being imprisoned.
C
He develops a critique of his jail cell into a critique of the entire prison system and justice department.
D
He uses the example of his case as a way to introduce his condemnation of the court.

Explanation

Thoreau begins with concrete observations of his immediate surroundings and experiences, including his time in jail. He uses those details to develop broader ideas about individual conscience, government, and the state as a whole. The essay is not focused only on imprisonment, nor does it mainly criticize the court or prison system.

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