That the American Government does not truly promote democracy
In "Resistance to Civil Government," Thoreau argues for passive resistance to unjust laws and the importance of individual conscience. He structured his essay with a clear introduction of his ideas, followed by supporting arguments and examples, and concluded with a call to action for individuals to resist unjust authority.
He uses logos to show the sensibility of his argument and then ethos to show that he has put his ideas into practice. -apex (:
The role the government should play in people's lives
To compare injustice to something concrete -apex
In Jail
In Jail
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
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.
The Mexican-American War :)
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
An individual's relationship to government
The role the government should play in people's lives