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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Henry David Thoreau - "Civil Disobedience"

Question 3 • 26/27 ENGLISH 11 A

Which transcendental belief supports Thoreau’s feeling of inner freedom?

Answer
A
The individual is essentially good.
B
Society and government corrupt the individual.
C
One’s own conscience should guide decisions.

Explanation

Thoreau’s sense of inner freedom comes from trusting his own moral judgment rather than simply obeying society or government. This reflects the transcendentalist belief that conscience and intuition are reliable guides for deciding what is right. So the correct choice is “One’s own conscience should guide decisions.”

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