Why does Henry David Thoreau use ethos in "Resistance to Civil Government"?

A.
To establish his credibility as someone who has disobeyed laws he doesn't agree with

B.
To allow his audience to experience how it would feel to be unjustly accused

C.
To get an emotional reaction from his audience about how unjust the government is

D.
To clearly lay out the reasons why he believes the government is ineffective

1 answer

A. To establish his credibility as someone who has disobeyed laws he doesn't agree with