By supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so we will trust him
to establish his credibility as someone who has disobeyed laws he doesnΒ΄t agree with - APEX
In "Resistance to Civil Government," Thoreau establishes ethos by drawing on his own experiences of refusing to pay taxes in protest against the Mexican-American War and slavery. By providing personal anecdotes and emphasizing his dedication to his principles, Thoreau strengthens his credibility as a moral authority advocating for civil disobedience.
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The role the government should play in people's lives
In Jail
In Jail
The Mexican-American War :)
To compare injustice to something concrete -apex
An individual's relationship to government
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
In Jail
The role the government should play in people's lives
In "Resistance to Civil Government," Thoreau criticizes the institution of government for practicing unjust policies such as slavery, the Mexican-American War, and the enforcement of unjust laws. He argues that individuals should resist supporting such actions through passive resistance and civil disobedience. Thoreau advocates for individual conscience and moral principles as the foundation for just governance.
Henry David Thoreau
Pointing out that he never refuses to pay highway taxes.