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- Why does Thoreau think that conscience rather than the majority should govern the state?Question: Why does Thoreau think that conscience rather than the majority should govern the state? Henry David Thoreau (1817-62) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher who wrote extensively about the importance of individual freedom [...]
- Thoreau’s prose style with reference to the essay Civil DisobedienceQuestion: Write a note on Thoreau's prose style with reference to the essay 'Civil Disobedience'. Or, Evaluate Thoreau’s essay Civil Disobedience with respect to its theme and style. Henry David Thoreau's (1817-62) prose style in [...]
- Do you think Thoreau’s concept of civil disobedience can exist harmoniously with a democratic government?Do you think Thoreau’s concept of civil disobedience can exist harmoniously with a democratic government? Henry David Thoreau's (1817-62) concept of civil disobedience, as articulated in his essay "Civil Disobedience" (1849), presents a thought-provoking perspective [...]
- What does Thoreau mean by the statement, “That government is best which governs not at all?”Question: What does Thoreau mean by the statement, “That government is best which governs not at all?” Imagine a world where everyone is free to live their lives without interference from a controlling government. This [...]
- What does Thoreau comment about Legislators?Question: What does Thoreau comment about Legislators? In "Civil Disobedience" (1849), Thoreau (1817-62) offers harsh criticisms of legislators and their abilities. He believes that legislators lack the wisdom, talent, and moral clarity necessary to address [...]
- Give a description of Thoreau’s roommate in the prison cellQuestion: Give a description of Thoreau's roommate in the prison cell. Imagine a dimly lit prison cell with cold stone walls and iron bars casting eerie shadows. Henry David Thoreau (1817-62) found himself in this [...]
- when should the people of a country rebel against its government? Question: How did Thoreau protest against his government? Or, when should the people of a country rebel against its government? Henry David Thoreau (1817-62), a writer and philosopher, protested against his government through his famous [...]
- Peaceful Resistance In Henry David Thoreau’s Civil DisobedienceQuestion: What is a peaceful revolution as defined by Thoreau? Imagine a revolution, not with guns and violence, but with peaceful resistance and moral courage. This is what Henry David Thoreau (1817-62), an American philosopher [...]
- Why does Thoreau say that the rich are less likely to practice civil disobedience?Question: Why does Thoreau say that the rich are less likely to practice civil disobedience? In his essay "Civil Disobedience" (1849), Henry David Thoreau (1817-62) discusses the role of wealth in relation to civil disobedience. [...]
