The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to enable students to become
skilled readers and writers in diverse genres and modes of composition. As stated in the
Advanced Placement Course Description, the purpose of the Language and Composition course
is “to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write papers of sufficient
richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers” (The College Board,
May 2007, May 2008, p.6).
5. The reason Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience was because he felt very strongly that people deserved certain liberties and that the government was not doing their part to protect them. He believed the government was doing exactly the opposite , in severely limiting them. He wanted to call to attention there needs to be communication between the government/country as a whole, and individuals , so there is a balance that works and people are happy with.
11. The relevance Civil Disobedience has for todays audience, is that we must not take for granted the freedoms we have now, and not let them slip away. We must remain conscious of what is going on around us so nothing gets out of control.
5. The reasoning behind Thoreau writing Civil Disobedience simply has to do with the government having far too much control on the African- American race. He examines the fact that if anyone stood up for themselves, they would be thrown in jail. Thoreau actually was thrown in jail, which made him even more angry and thus resulted with him writing Civil Disobedience. He claims that the government wasn't necessarily helping them survive, more so limiting them throughout society.
11. Yes there is a correlation between then and today's society. When people protest for the war going on in Afghanistan and Iraq, the government takes it to the next level, when all they are naturally doing standing up for what they believe in. And instead of being glorified for that they are punished and most of the time if things get extremely out of hand, the people who were protesting get arrested.
5) Thoreau, by this point, has refused to pay a poll tax, as a form of protesting the Mexican-American war (and slavery, by extension). He says “[he has] paid no poll tax for six years.” After finally being imprisoned for one night for not doing so, Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience to support the cause of such a topic. He quotes Shakespeare, “I am too high-born to be propertied.” He ask a lot of questions regarding the idea of democracy and authority. He is “concerned to the trace effects of [his] allegiance,” which is against the State in its desire to pursue war. “All men recognize the right of revolution… to resist the government…”
11) Many of these themes flow with today’s wars and domestic issues. There are (as mentioned) tea party groups throughout the country protesting the current administration, and countless anti-war protests. (Probably) unlike Thoreau’s time, popular music also reflects society’s feelings towards these issues, supporting the idea that a citizen reserves the right, and it is his duty, to question the government.
5.) Thoreau wrote "Civil Disobedience" to express his frustrations withe the government and how it controls it's people. He believes that they are forcing their views on the public and that they are making it so it's their way or no way. He wrote this after spending one night in jail for not paying a poll tax, this experienced opened his eyes to how the government works and how unfair and a little power hungry they are being.
11.) "Civil Disobedience" is very relevant to they way we live today. There are so many people in the world who don't agree with the war and protest it constantly because they are not happy with how the government is handling things pertaining to that issue. So people are standing up for what they want and believe just like Thoreau said people should.
SAGE 5. Thoreau's writing reflects a number of historical events and ideas that have occurred throughout America's history. The restriction of liberties which aids the government and it's efforts to control its citizens. He did onot believe in wars that he considered mindless and not compliying with natures laws that he lives by.
11. there are many correlating themes and aspects the henry deals with in his time. wars are always going to be a part of americas life unfortuneltly and as our use of technology and monitering continues new issues on the rights and liberties of our america people come up
Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience after being jailed for refusing to pay taxes in support of the Mexican American War and protesting the immense control the government was exercising over its subjects, an act of protest which ties into the ideals of Transcendentalism and the more radical ideologies of his contemporary America.
Civil Disobedience remains relevant to modern audiences, especially in regards to the anti-war sentiments to many Americans tout. While they do not write lengthy essays on the subject, a good deal of 21st century Americans share Thoreau's pacifist ideals and his aversion to an overbearing domineering government.
5). Thoreau wrote this civil disobedience essay because he was protesting the Mexican American war. Being a transcendentalist, the was went against all of his morals and ideals. He protested by not paying his taxes.
11). There is a huge correlation between civil disobedience during the Mexican American war and today's war on Afghanistan. As long as there is war there will be opposing opinions about it. Currently, we can't really refuse to pay taxes but we can protest and hold marches. Anti-war feelings will always be about the same with any kind of war especially if the war proves to be about something ridiculous or some kind of money making venture for the government.
Thoreau writes civil disobedience to critic the government after being put in jail for not paying taxes for a cause he didn't believe. that is the mexican american war. he alos writes to express how he feels about the governments hold on society, which he is against.
well, the anti-war feeling are pretty much identical, many people feel just as strong about the current war problems as thoreau felt about the mexican american war. yet taxes make them pay for a cause they don't believe in.
5.) Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience after spending a night in jail because he refused to support the Mexican American War by paying a poll tax. In the part that I read, Thoreau was discussing the role of government and how it is unjust to have a minority of citizens making decisions for the majority as "machines"; without their conscience. He also believed that a man should do what he thinks is right and just, not what he is expected to do by law (poll tax).
11.) Civil Disobedience definitely seems to be relevant for issues in today's society; namely the war in Iraq. I didn't get very far into the excerpts, but it seems like many people have the same general feelings as Thoreau about the role of government in today's society and many people are frustrated with the way the few people with power are using that power (to the advantage of a minority in some cases). Protesting has become a hugely popular way to express discontent with the government; as has civil disobedience in the line of Thoreau.
Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience to protest against the Mexican American War, and the poll taxes that he would have to pay, going towards the war effort. Americans today have similar feelings to the situation our government is in with Afghanistan and Iraq. The citizens who strongly disagree with this war relate to Thoreau's view that the individual can make a difference and support the stress on individuality.
So...Civil disobedience is the act of disobeying in a civil matter. haha...No seriously. When you protest something you "must" do that you don't believe in nonviolently, you're committing an act of civil disobedience. Thoreau decides to not pay his taxes to protest the use of his taxes on slavery. It's a very productive form of protest because it aggravates people and no one is supposed to get hurt or aggressive. People use this form of protest on issues as small as unfair pay and as big as oppression/discrimination/war. Gandhi even learns from his writings of civil disobedience and it impacts his work and beliefs. People today still use civil disobedience in protest of war and oppression. People still do sit ins and blah blah blah....Civil Disobedience.
5.For him it was the only way to show his attitude towards the government and Civil was in general. So if they don't want to listen to him he decided to just stop support it financially. 11.It has some connection, because now some people are also against the war and they also are not being heard.
5.Thoreau writes to inform people of the great events in American History. His beliefs consist of peace, not war, natural and civil rights- which should be guaranteed to all people, and the fight to gain those particular civil liberties. He feels that the government does not stay true to its people because they are not giving them their freedoms nor doing their job in protecting them if harmed. Democracy is the point made during his statements, because he believes that the people shall speak out for what they believe in.
11. We are blessed and so very lucky to be given these civil liberties and by that being said we shouldn't take them for granted in any way, shape or form because some people do not have the same freedoms as we do.
5. Thoreau wrote "Civil Disobedience" after spending one night in jail for not paying a poll tax for the Mexican-American War. In the passage he explores the government's practice of control on its people. He writes that anyone can get thrown into jail for standing up for what they believe in. Like Thoreau standing up against the Mexican-American War by not paying his tax. He believes the government forces their views on the citizens. 11. "Civil Disobedience" has a great deal of relevance for today's audience. There are many aspects of government controversy concerning the healthcare bill and the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The government expects the United States citizens to financially support the war by paying taxes. But as Thoreau would argue, why would a person who is against the war and believes it is wrong should need to pay for it and support it or else they would get i,prisoned. It leaves the United States citizens, who live in a Democratic country, with very little choice than do what the government wants.
5. Thoreau wrote 'Civil Disobedience' to further explain his disappointment he had against the Governments actions. 11 Civil disobedience compares to today's issues because people are continuing to think the government
5. Thoreau is demonstrate against paying the poll tax. This tax payed for the Mexican war and Thoreau was against the war. He also didn't want to pay taxes because he didn't support slavery either. With his essay he tries to convince people to stand up against the government if they cannot agree with it.
11. Today also tax payers help the government to pay for the war.
During this time, when Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience, the Mexican American war was happening. He protested the issue of paying a separate poll tax that was used for the war. Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience to show that people don't have to obey the law if it is something that they do not believe in supporting, or in this case, paying taxes for a war.
In the 21st century, the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan have caused the same outrages that occurred in earlier times. People who have protested these wars follow the ideas of Thoreau. He speaks of individuals being able to take on their own beliefs and stray from the government if it does not support their ideas. Protesters believe that their individualism, along with group support can create much influence.
5. The reason Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience was because he felt very strongly that people deserved certain liberties and that the government was not doing their part to protect them. He believed the government was doing exactly the opposite , in severely limiting them. He wanted to call to attention there needs to be communication between the government/country as a whole, and individuals , so there is a balance that works and people are happy with.
ReplyDelete11. The relevance Civil Disobedience has for todays audience, is that we must not take for granted the freedoms we have now, and not let them slip away. We must remain conscious of what is going on around us so nothing gets out of control.
5. The reasoning behind Thoreau writing Civil Disobedience simply has to do with the government having far too much control on the African- American race. He examines the fact that if anyone stood up for themselves, they would be thrown in jail. Thoreau actually was thrown in jail, which made him even more angry and thus resulted with him writing Civil Disobedience. He claims that the government wasn't necessarily helping them survive, more so limiting them throughout society.
ReplyDelete11. Yes there is a correlation between then and today's society. When people protest for the war going on in Afghanistan and Iraq, the government takes it to the next level, when all they are naturally doing standing up for what they believe in. And instead of being glorified for that they are punished and most of the time if things get extremely out of hand, the people who were protesting get arrested.
5) Thoreau, by this point, has refused to pay a poll tax, as a form of protesting the Mexican-American war (and slavery, by extension). He says “[he has] paid no poll tax for six years.” After finally being imprisoned for one night for not doing so, Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience to support the cause of such a topic. He quotes Shakespeare, “I am too high-born to be propertied.” He ask a lot of questions regarding the idea of democracy and authority. He is “concerned to the trace effects of [his] allegiance,” which is against the State in its desire to pursue war. “All men recognize the right of revolution… to resist the government…”
ReplyDelete11) Many of these themes flow with today’s wars and domestic issues. There are (as mentioned) tea party groups throughout the country protesting the current administration, and countless anti-war protests. (Probably) unlike Thoreau’s time, popular music also reflects society’s feelings towards these issues, supporting the idea that a citizen reserves the right, and it is his duty, to question the government.
5.) Thoreau wrote "Civil Disobedience" to express his frustrations withe the government and how it controls it's people. He believes that they are forcing their views on the public and that they are making it so it's their way or no way. He wrote this after spending one night in jail for not paying a poll tax, this experienced opened his eyes to how the government works and how unfair and a little power hungry they are being.
ReplyDelete11.) "Civil Disobedience" is very relevant to they way we live today. There are so many people in the world who don't agree with the war and protest it constantly because they are not happy with how the government is handling things pertaining to that issue. So people are standing up for what they want and believe just like Thoreau said people should.
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ReplyDelete5. Thoreau's writing reflects a number of historical events and ideas that have occurred throughout America's history. The restriction of liberties which aids the government and it's efforts to control its citizens. He did onot believe in wars that he considered mindless and not compliying with natures laws that he lives by.
11. there are many correlating themes and aspects the henry deals with in his time. wars are always going to be a part of americas life unfortuneltly and as our use of technology and monitering continues new issues on the rights and liberties of our america people come up
Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience after being jailed for refusing to pay taxes in support of the Mexican American War and protesting the immense control the government was exercising over its subjects, an act of protest which ties into the ideals of Transcendentalism and the more radical ideologies of his contemporary America.
ReplyDeleteCivil Disobedience remains relevant to modern audiences, especially in regards to the anti-war sentiments to many Americans tout. While they do not write lengthy essays on the subject, a good deal of 21st century Americans share Thoreau's pacifist ideals and his aversion to an overbearing domineering government.
5). Thoreau wrote this civil disobedience essay because he was protesting the Mexican American war. Being a transcendentalist, the was went against all of his morals and ideals. He protested by not paying his taxes.
ReplyDelete11). There is a huge correlation between civil disobedience during the Mexican American war and today's war on Afghanistan. As long as there is war there will be opposing opinions about it. Currently, we can't really refuse to pay taxes but we can protest and hold marches. Anti-war feelings will always be about the same with any kind of war especially if the war proves to be about something ridiculous or some kind of money making venture for the government.
Thoreau writes civil disobedience to critic the government after being put in jail for not paying taxes for a cause he didn't believe. that is the mexican american war. he alos writes to express how he feels about the governments hold on society, which he is against.
ReplyDeletewell, the anti-war feeling are pretty much identical, many people feel just as strong about the current war problems as thoreau felt about the mexican american war. yet taxes make them pay for a cause they don't believe in.
5.) Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience after spending a night in jail because he refused to support the Mexican American War by paying a poll tax. In the part that I read, Thoreau was discussing the role of government and how it is unjust to have a minority of citizens making decisions for the majority as "machines"; without their conscience. He also believed that a man should do what he thinks is right and just, not what he is expected to do by law (poll tax).
ReplyDelete11.) Civil Disobedience definitely seems to be relevant for issues in today's society; namely the war in Iraq. I didn't get very far into the excerpts, but it seems like many people have the same general feelings as Thoreau about the role of government in today's society and many people are frustrated with the way the few people with power are using that power (to the advantage of a minority in some cases). Protesting has become a hugely popular way to express discontent with the government; as has civil disobedience in the line of Thoreau.
Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience to protest against the Mexican American War, and the poll taxes that he would have to pay, going towards the war effort. Americans today have similar feelings to the situation our government is in with Afghanistan and Iraq. The citizens who strongly disagree with this war relate to Thoreau's view that the individual can make a difference and support the stress on individuality.
ReplyDeleteSo...Civil disobedience is the act of disobeying in a civil matter. haha...No seriously. When you protest something you "must" do that you don't believe in nonviolently, you're committing an act of civil disobedience. Thoreau decides to not pay his taxes to protest the use of his taxes on slavery. It's a very productive form of protest because it aggravates people and no one is supposed to get hurt or aggressive. People use this form of protest on issues as small as unfair pay and as big as oppression/discrimination/war. Gandhi even learns from his writings of civil disobedience and it impacts his work and beliefs. People today still use civil disobedience in protest of war and oppression. People still do sit ins and blah blah blah....Civil Disobedience.
ReplyDelete5.For him it was the only way to show his attitude towards the government and Civil was in general. So if they don't want to listen to him he decided to just stop support it financially.
ReplyDelete11.It has some connection, because now some people are also against the war and they also are not being heard.
5.Thoreau writes to inform people of the great events in American History. His beliefs consist of peace, not war, natural and civil rights- which should be guaranteed to all people, and the fight to gain those particular civil liberties. He feels that the government does not stay true to its people because they are not giving them their freedoms nor doing their job in protecting them if harmed. Democracy is the point made during his statements, because he believes that the people shall speak out for what they believe in.
ReplyDelete11. We are blessed and so very lucky to be given these civil liberties and by that being said we shouldn't take them for granted in any way, shape or form because some people do not have the same freedoms as we do.
5. Thoreau wrote "Civil Disobedience" after spending one night in jail for not paying a poll tax for the Mexican-American War. In the passage he explores the government's practice of control on its people. He writes that anyone can get thrown into jail for standing up for what they believe in. Like Thoreau standing up against the Mexican-American War by not paying his tax. He believes the government forces their views on the citizens.
ReplyDelete11. "Civil Disobedience" has a great deal of relevance for today's audience. There are many aspects of government controversy concerning the healthcare bill and the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The government expects the United States citizens to financially support the war by paying taxes. But as Thoreau would argue, why would a person who is against the war and believes it is wrong should need to pay for it and support it or else they would get i,prisoned. It leaves the United States citizens, who live in a Democratic country, with very little choice than do what the government wants.
5. Thoreau wrote 'Civil Disobedience' to further explain his disappointment he had against the Governments actions.
ReplyDelete11 Civil disobedience compares to today's issues because people are continuing to think the government
5. Thoreau is demonstrate against paying the poll tax. This tax payed for the Mexican war and Thoreau was against the war. He also didn't want to pay taxes because he didn't support slavery either. With his essay he tries to convince people to stand up against the government if they cannot agree with it.
ReplyDelete11. Today also tax payers help the government to pay for the war.
During this time, when Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience, the Mexican American war was happening. He protested the issue of paying a separate poll tax that was used for the war. Thoreau wrote Civil Disobedience to show that people don't have to obey the law if it is something that they do not believe in supporting, or in this case, paying taxes for a war.
ReplyDeleteIn the 21st century, the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan have caused the same outrages that occurred in earlier times. People who have protested these wars follow the ideas of Thoreau. He speaks of individuals being able to take on their own beliefs and stray from the government if it does not support their ideas. Protesters believe that their individualism, along with group support can create much influence.