Question

in \civil disobedience,\ what is thoreaus last thought about the state before he loses respect for it?
he finds the states industrious locking of the cell door amusing.
he thinks the state cant tell its friends from its enemies.
he thinks the state is half - witted.
he finds the state unforgivably timid.

Explanation:

In Civil Disobedience, Thoreau expresses his views on the state. When analyzing the options, we refer to the text. Thoreau's description of the state's actions before losing respect - specifically, the idea that the state can't distinguish between friends and enemies - aligns with his critique of the state's flawed judgment and actions.

Answer:

He thinks the state can't tell its friends from its enemies.