Henry David Thoreau - "Civil Disobedience"

Question 10 of 14 • Crowley Credit Recovery English III A

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

Answer

He moves from a consideration of his surroundings to an evaluation of the state as a whole.

He develops a critique of his jail cell into a critique of the entire prison system and justice department.

He uses the example of his case as a way to introduce his condemnation of the court.

He focuses entirely on his experiences while being imprisoned.

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