Writing Homework Help

here is the link to the piece : https://www.walden.org/web/viewer.html?file=https://www.walden.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CivilDisobedience.pdf

The questions should be answered in full sentences, go in depth if needed.

Pre reading questions

• What kind of government does Thoreau think would be most ethical and moral?
• What is the individual’s ethical responsibility regarding supporting the government when it is wrong?
• How does Thoreau deal with unjust laws that seem immoral?

Questions for critical reading

• To what extent do you think Thoreau’s intended audience agreed with him?
• What is the relation of justice to the moral view that Thoreau maintains?
• Thoreau provides us with a detailed account of his imprisonment (paras. 28-35). What is the ethical lesson that Thoreau learned in prison?
• One example of Thoreau’s use of irony is in paragraph 25. What other examples of irony seem effective in his argument?
• In Thoreau’s view, what is the ethical responsibility of a government to a minority population?
• How clear is Thoreau’s positions on ethics and morality? What is most convincing to you?
• Is it possible that Thoreau’s “Chinese philosopher” is Lao-tzu ? How likely is it that Thoreau had read Lao-tzu and agreed with him?

Calendar Questions

– In paragraph 11 Thoreau says, “All voting is sort of gaming.” What does he mean by this? Is it true? What is the gaming aspect of voting? Why is Thoreau so harsh about voting?

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Finally in a 1 to 1 1/2 pages write a journal response on what is your take from the whole piece? What are your thoughts on the civil disobedience by Thoreau?