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Civil Disobedience

What metaphor does Thoreau use to describe the workings of the government?

What metaphors does he use throughout the essay to describe the workings of the government?

Asked by ave p #296595 on 1/17/2013 4:12 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 1/17/2013 4:34 PM

Answers 1

Answered by Aslan on 1/17/2013 4:34 PM

He uses the metaphor of a large machine without individual conscious or liberty.

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