What point does thoreau make by comparing human workers to railroad ties

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Asked by KAti K #707326 on 10/25/2017 5:22 PM

Last updated by Brian G #804144 on 6/28/2018 5:49 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/25/2017 5:44 PM

Thoreau is making the point that without the laborers.... there is no railroad. We ride upon the laborers who lay the ties.

Answered by Brian G #804144 on 6/28/2018 5:49 PM

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