Thoreau and Civil Disobedience Review

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Who influenced and served as an inspiration for Thoreau?

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Why was Thoreau not afraid of being in jail or not paying the tax?

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It was only his body that was imprisoned, not his mind. He was willing to go to jail to prove his point.

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What does Thoreau mean by 'that we should be men first, and subjects afterwards'?

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It further claims that each individual must follow his or her own conscience.

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What concept did Thoreau encourage that reflects independence and skepticism towards societal norms?

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Self-reliance

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How did Thoreau view the war with Mexico?

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He was against it.

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What is the main theme of Thoreau's essay 'Civil Disobedience'?

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The importance of individual conscience and the moral obligation to resist unjust laws.

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What does Thoreau suggest about the relationship between government and the individual?

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Government should not infringe upon individual rights and should be based on justice.

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What philosophical movement is Thoreau associated with?

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Transcendentalism.

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What does Thoreau believe about the role of the individual in society?

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Individuals should prioritize their moral beliefs over societal expectations.

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What is the significance of Thoreau's refusal to pay taxes?

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It was a form of protest against the government’s actions, particularly regarding slavery and the Mexican-American War.