1. Why do you think that Thoreau is considered not merely a great American writer, but also a great American?
2. Describe Thoreau's personality. Is he an outcast? An introvert? Antisocial?
Thoreauof Walden Pond How does Thoreau's personality match his ideas concerning humankind's relationship with nature?
3. Is Thoreau wrong in not paying the poll tax? Is such "civil disobedience" justified and perhaps even necessary in certain situations? Explain. Can you think of any individuals in more recent history who have taken similar stances.....
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