The Value of Disobedience in Promoting Social Progress

In 1891, Irish Author Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) observed, "Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man's original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion."

Wilde claims that disobedience is a valuable human trait and that it promotes social progress. Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Wilde’s claims are valid. In your response you should do the following:

- Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position.
- Provide evidence to support your line of reasoning (i.e., the claims/reasons of your argument)
- Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning in clear commentary.
- Use appropriate grammar and punctuation and sentence variety in communicating your argument.