In the poem, Upon Being Brought from Africa to America, Phyllis Wheatley expresses her gratitude for being uprooted from native land Africa to America. The poem suggestes that America, introduced Phyllis to God and helped her develop a belief system to get through troubled times. Phyllis goes on to explain that some people view the african race as inferior or with a hateful and devilish perception. However, what must be noted, especially of those who follow the christian race, is that blacks …show more content…
I beleive that as people who beleive in faiths that teaches compassion and forgiveness, we lack those skills. We fear anything or anyone, who is different from what we consider to be normal. So, we shun and humilated these individuals for their differences. Sometimes, taking it as far as denying them of their human rights. When Phyllis, states, "Remember, Christians, Negros as black as Cain, May be refin'd, and join th'angelic train", really resonated with me. In addressing the Christian religion, she refrences the Christian figure Cain. Cain was the first muderer of the world. Cain murdered his brother because he was jealous. And to curse him, God made his skin black. Therefore, Phyllis is using his dark skin and bad behavior, to state that blacks can be educated and redefined. So, do not pre-pass judgment, but accept all