Question 2 of 5
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why does henry david thoreau think imprisonment is ineffective?
a. because being imprisoned only affects the body, not the mind
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b. because prison guards are easily corrupted
c. because people in prison often return to lives of crime
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d. because most prisoners break out of prison
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A. Because being imprisoned only affects the body, not the mind

Explanation:

Imprisonment is being done to the people who are not conforming to the societal standard, so they are locked away with the hope that they do not hurt or 'ideologically contaminate' other people.

Thoreau argued that such imprisonment wouldn't fix the difference in way of thinking that cause that people to be imprisoned to begin with.

During the period of the imprisonment, the prisoners will still constantly re-examine their ideologies that put them there in the first place. Their belief might get deepen since they only have other prisoners to interact to, which are also considered 'misfits' of society.

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.