Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The animals thought that perhaps there was dirt at the depths of the ocean,
but they had never tried to reach the bottom before. One by one they tried to swim down, but their attempts were futile. Finally, the muskrat disappeared into the cold depth of the ocean. After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead, but the animals prayed and chanted, and finally he stirred. The Earth-Diver was successful in bringing forth the soil to make the earth grow. Based on this excerpt, which character trait was valued by the Iroquois?
Even though the other animals failed to reach the bottom of the ocean, the muskrat persevered in its attempt. It faced the unknown, nearly sacrificing its life in pursuit of its goal.
The choice that most accurately represents the argument of Thoreau is the third option. It effectively uses his personal experience of civil disobedience to establish credibility. I hope my response is helpful. God bless, and have a great day!
