This reflective essay discusses the student's connections to the philosophies of Thoreau, King, and Gandhi discussed in class, specifically their views on nonviolence, civil disobedience, and intuition. The student agreed with their perspectives on civil disobedience and found understanding their various viewpoints thought-provoking. Previous knowledge on nonviolence was supplemented by studies of King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and the parallels between King and Gandhi.

1. Rodolfo Brandon Bernardino
Ms. Schofield
LA11 P7
1/17
Reflective Essay
I was able to connect with the philosophies of Thoreau, King, and Gandhi as the
class progressed through the book. The focus on nonviolence was very interesting, with
the methods of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. shown as examples. Civil
disobedience was very prevalent in our reading. I agreed completely with all three of the
men’s views on Civil Disobedience. The philosophies and views on intuition were also
very relatable to my life. The readings provided with a wealth of viewpoints that made
me contemplate my own ethics. I found that most of the viewpoints of Thoreau, King,
and Gandhi were fun to understand
The concept of nonviolence was always taught during my years at elementary and
middle school. Our studies in class supplemented to my previous knowledge of the
concept. I enjoyed studying King’s “Letter From Birmingham City Jail”. I found many
similarities between King and Gandhi.