Question

Reread the nightmare scene near the end of The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail and describe the main characters and primary events in Henry’s nightmare (pp. 92–96). Also, discuss this scene in particular, and the play in general, as a work of protest against war itself. Do you recognize parallels or discrepancies between the war depicted in this drama and any other war(s) in American history? If so, identify these similarities or differences and discuss how the message of protest in this play can be applied to those wars.

Answer 1

Have you contacted your teacher? I would recommend giving a call. They can help break down the question or figure out what is causing you to be stuck.

Answer 2

i have and she didnt really help none. Thats the only thing im stuck on and trying to fiish because im not getting anywhere.

Answer 3

Okay, take a look at the scene again. Think about the fact that Thoreau was put in jail b/c he refused to pay taxes for a war he did not support. Also, if you look at the time the play was written there was another important war that Americans were protesting. Can you see the connections between the war Thoreau was protesting and the war the authors were experiencing at the time?

Answer 4

Yes. So is that what I just need to explain in my answer?

Answer 5

Yes, the question is asking you to discuss how the protest seen in that scene can be applied to other wars.

Answer 6

Thank you for your help!!