1. Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
... is talking about why his cell mate was in jail. In his text, he asks his fellow prisoner why he was in; the prisoner states, "they accuse me of burning a barn; but I never done it." This quote not only makes the government seem that they're unfair, but also when he states that he has been waiting for his trial ... ...
- Word Count: 530
- Approx Pages: 2
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate