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Question 5 • Language Arts 11

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

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

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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