Henry David Thoreau uses ethos, or ethical appeal, in his essay "Resistance to Civil Government" to establish his credibility and moral authority. By sharing his personal experiences and philosophical principles, Thoreau demonstrates that his arguments against unjust laws are rooted in his own deeply-held beliefs and integrity. This helps to persuade readers to consider his perspective and question the legitimacy of government actions.
In Jail
In Jail
The Mexican-American War :)
To compare injustice to something concrete -apex
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
An individual's relationship to government
Henry David Thoreau
Pointing out that he never refuses to pay highway taxes.
By supporting his argument with an account of personal experience so we will trust him
The role the government should play in people's lives
To explain why citizens have a moral obligation to disobey laws they find unjust
Henry David Thoreau's primary purpose in writing "Civil Disobedience" was to argue for individual resistance to unjust government actions, particularly in the form of passive resistance to unjust laws. Thoreau believed that individuals have a moral obligation to refuse to participate in injustice and to act according to their own conscience.