In the poem "Conscience," Thoreau speaks about the inner voice of conscience that guides us and helps us make moral choices. He personifies conscience as a divine spirit that dwells within us and helps us discern right from wrong. The poem begins with the speaker expressing his gratitude to conscience for always being present to guide him, even when he is alone and in the dark.
Thoreau also emphasizes the importance of listening to the voice of conscience, even when it may go against the opinions of others or the pressures of society. He describes conscience as a "still, small voice" that speaks to us in whispers and nudges us in the right direction. The speaker acknowledges that sometimes the path of conscience may be difficult and require sacrifice, but ultimately it is the only path that leads to true happiness and
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1. Conscience Poem
by Henry David
Thoreau
In this poem Thoreau sings songs of conscience
and a good heart.
He starts with saying that conscience is instinct
bred in the house. Means our conscience keeps us
alive. A good soul is necessary for happy life.
Conscience propagate our sins. Poet wants to
throw sins out on the moors.
The poet likes a simple life. He love earnest soul.
Poet says that conscience is worth keeping and it
is wise and steady. It doesn't change with
situations. In the end Poet says that just live your
life and do your work.
