By using parallelism, Banneker demonstrates the unjustness of slavery. He begins his sentences with “Sir” in order to manifest that he views Jefferson as a revered figure. Banneker states, “This Sir, was a time in which you had just apprehensions…” He implies that at that time, Jefferson came to grips of the callous treatment to slaves and
By using parallelism, Banneker demonstrates the unjustness of slavery. He begins his sentences with “Sir” in order to manifest that he views Jefferson as a revered figure. Banneker states, “This Sir, was a time in which you had just apprehensions…” He implies that at that time, Jefferson came to grips of the callous treatment to slaves and