Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

My apologies for being absent, but I have a sick child to tend to. Because I am not at school, I do not have access to the abridged version of Thoreau's essay.
If you were in school today, then you have a copy of the assignment and are aware of the work:

1. What is the TAP? (Were you expecting something else?)
2. Does Thoreau present a convincing argument for acting on one’s principles? Why or why not?
3. Does Thoreau fulfill the role of a conscientious objector? (One who advocates civil disobedience—the deliberate and public refusal to obey laws that violate one’s personal principles).
4. What does Thoreau stand for philosophically? What about practically?
5. In the essay, Thoreau describes government as a “wooden gun.” Evaluate the effectiveness of this metaphor.
6. List THREE rhetorical strategies Thoreau uses to achieve his purpose. Name the strategy, list the example, and explain why it is effective.


Thoreau's language is challenging, but do your best not to become overwhelmed. He is rather verbose, but his points are quite clear.