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Henry David Thoreau was without a doubt one of the most influential authors of American literature. He was a non-fiction writer that wrote many pieces (most of which were essays.) His literature almost always pertained to his own life experiences. In Civil Disobedience, Thoreau explains the reasons behind his disapproval of the American government. Mark Twain was another writer during a somewhat later time period than Thoreau. Twain was a fictional writer, however his stories …

…the war with Mexico. He believed that he didn't have to be part of something that he didn't agree with, just as Huck felt. The Adventures of Huck Finn and Civil Disobedience both have similar characteristics and characters. The two pieces of literature contain extremely similar ideas that relate to each other. Huck and Thoreau both wanted the same thing, freedom from the government and society, Thoreau was just willing to take the extra step.