is Preferable to Henry David Thoreau’s essay "Resistance to Civil Government”
“The American Scholar,” and "Resistance to Civil Government,” are the writings of two great writers, who have made profound arguments in defense of their cause. Trying to choose one writer over the other is a daunting task; nonetheless, I must. Waldo’s writing is more developed and flows more smoothly than Thoreau’s; therefore, at this junction Emerson’s speech surpasses Thoreau’s essay, in plot structure, and supporting arguments; and this is the case I will argue.
Despite the fact that Thoreau’s reputation as one ...
