Benjamin Banneker's Letter To Jefferson

Benjamin Banneker’s writing to Thomas Jefferson suggests his dissatisfaction towards Jefferson’s actions and hypocrisy towards slavery. Banneker’s purpose seems to critique Jefferson in the form of bitter tone and examination of his ideals and actions. Banneker conveys a bitter tone in order to assert his claims towards Jefferson. In his letter, Banneker shows distinct irony, political diction and a somewhat mocking tone to imply the discontent he feels in regards to the issue of slavery.
Banneker insinuates his oppression of slavery by analyzing Jefferson’s actions towards slavery. He evaluates Jefferson point of view of how he clearly say the “injustice of slavery.” Banneker wants to call attention to the fact that Jefferson is aware