Civil Disobedience, and Other Essays
Describe symbolism in Civil Disobedience, and Other Essays by Henry David Thoreau
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Thoreau does not use symbolism in the text. In the essay Walking, however, Thoreau refers to the Rhine River as a metaphor for Europe's rich history and contends that the Mississippi River will one day be a symbol for the United States.
Civil Disobedience, and Other Essays