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 growing disillusionment with the state. He believes the state is unable to distinguish between its friends and enemies, which is a key thought before losing respect for it. This inability reflects a fundamental flaw in the state's functioning in his view.

Answer:

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