Henry David Thoreau, an American Icon, was an essayist and poet. This essay was written by him and then presented to an audience in Massachusetts. Brown was accompanied by 21 others who led an abolitionist raid against Harpers Ferry in order to arm slaves. He was later sentenced to death for the murder of his accomplice in the raid. His essay was found and sent to Echoes of Harper’s Ferry to be read. Thoreau introduced John Brown in his essay. He admired Brown’s bravery, high morality and humanity. John Brown, Henry Thoreau, and John Brown make a similar point. This story needs to be added to your class calendar. It shows how the government doesn’t always make the law correct and encourages people who are not in the position to enforce the law.
Thoreau’s essay portrayed the story of John Brown, who was courageous in his support for the cause he believed in. His goal was a rebellion of slaves and the destruction of slavery’s institution, which was led by an abolitionist. He spoke to the public about his opinions on the Government and the lawmaking process. Thoreau, who was convicted of conspiracy with slaves, treason and first-degree murder, pleads for Brown’s legacy in the essay. Henry Thoreau continues to make use of religion for many different reasons. However, when the Government made the choice to hang John Brown over his “wrongdoing,” Thoreau stated that “you pretend you care for Christ crucified. This is what you are going to do to him who offered Himself to be the savior of four million men.” John Brown is one of many Americans who believes in true equality and freedom. Brown’s influence on America is evident in the events that followed his raid at Harper Ferry. This was also after Brown’s death. John Brown is a story that many Americans don’t know. His contributions to America and specifically to “African-Americans”, are something to look into. He is an important piece in American history. He was a strong advocate for slavery even though it was decades later than his death. That shows the courage and determination he displayed to bring about change in America.