1. Henry David Thoreau Practiced What Emerson Preached

2. Thoreau:Emerson’s Disciple Eccentric Eccentric Rebellious Rebellious Independent Independent Strong-willed Strong-willed

3. WALDEN Supreme Transcendentalist work Supreme Transcendentalist work July 4 th, 1845, Thoreau went to the woods; stayed 2 years July 4 th, 1845, Thoreau went to the woods; stayed 2 years 1 st environmentalist 1 st environmentalist Wrote about his spiritual relationship with nature Wrote about his spiritual relationship with nature

4. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE Inspired MLK and Gandhi Inspired MLK and Gandhi Protested Mexican War-opposed slavery Protested Mexican War-opposed slavery Refused to pay his poll (voting) tax Refused to pay his poll (voting) tax Spent 1 night in jail Spent 1 night in jail Urges people to resist gov. policies with which they disagree Urges people to resist gov. policies with which they disagree

5. A Noble Soul Died at 44 of TB Died at 44 of TB At his death, he was considered a failure. At his death, he was considered a failure. Long-term, he is one of the most influential writers of all time. Long-term, he is one of the most influential writers of all time. Inspired writers, environmentalists, and social and political leaders Inspired writers, environmentalists, and social and political leaders