Ask Why does Henry David Thoreau use ethos in Resistance to Civil Government A. To allow his audience to experience how it would feel to be unjustly accused B. To clearly lay out the reasons why he be?

Answer 1

B. To clearly lay out the reasons why he believes individuals have a moral duty to resist unjust laws. Thoreau uses his personal integrity and credibility to establish trust with his audience and persuade them to consider his arguments seriously.