How did the thoreau’s “civil Disobedience” pave the way for significant events later in history?

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In at least 150 words, explain how richard wright use of dialogue in the short story "the man who was almost a man" contributes to the overall meaning of the story.

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?