In Judith Jarvis Thomson's argument for abortion, she uses an analogy between a fetus and a(n)
A) violinist.
B) hamster.
C) child.
D) oyster.

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In her argument, Thomson uses the analogy of a violinist who has been attached to one's body without consent. Just as one would have the right to disconnect from the violinist even if it results in their death, Thomson argues that a woman has the right to abort a fetus even if it is considered a person with a right to life. The analogy is meant to illustrate the importance of a woman's bodily autonomy and the right to make choices about her own body.

In Judith Jarvis Thomson's Argument for Abortion, She Uses an Analogy