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3 November, 08:23

Based on "Civil Dis-obedience," what statement did Thoreau, like his modern-day successors, hope to make with his imprisonment?

A. He wanted to show the great unfairness of the prison system.

B. He wanted to prove himself as a martyr for his cause.

C. He wanted to suggest that one should be willing to go to great lengths for a belief.

D. He wanted to suggest that imprisonment was the only valid form of political protest.

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  1. 3 November, 08:38
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    C). He wanted to suggest that one should be willing to go to great lengths for a belief.

    Explanation:

    Henry David Thoreau is the renowned American philosopher and essayist who is acknowledged worldwide for his transcendental thoughts and ideals reflected in his works. His work 'Civil Dis-obedience' reflects his fascination towards 'functioning of the jail'.

    As per the question, option C displays the statement that Thoreau hopes from his modern day successors to make with imprisonment as he wished to imply that a person must be compliant and prepared enough to 'go to great lengths' for a belief which they find ethical, social, and virtuous. He urges his successors to believe in their conscience instead of laws. Thus, option B is the correct answer.
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