Fitzhugh's Subjective Diction Examples

Moreover, Fitzhugh utilizes subjective diction to convince a resisting abolitionist group that slavery is not a bad deed. While some believe slavery is an immoral act towards society due to their harsh treatment, the author argues other wise saying slavery is acceptable and is needed. He explains to his readers how slavery is, “a status of society… and continually justified by Holy Writ, is its natural, normal and necessary status under ordinary circumstances” (Fitzhugh 295). Fitzhugh uses a great example of subjective diction as he specifically uses the terms, “Holy Writ” and “necessary” in order to justify his argument. He focuses on this device to demonstrate how slavery should be welcomed into this society and how it is proven by a written