the “diabolic die” or in other words‚ evil. Wheatley’s writing wasn’t necessarily intended to be used in a political way‚ she wrote because she wanted to‚ and it was the only way she could make money‚ but it was later used in favor of slavery. If Wheatley was here today she probably wouldn’t want it being used that
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Eve‚ Mary-mother of Jesus‚ and Mary Magdalene are all prominent characters in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles and to some extent are mentioned in the Quran. Regardless of whether or not a person believes these women really existed as portrayed within these religious texts‚ they had and still have a major impact on societal views towards women today. For women to be truly liberated and treated as equals to men requires the circumvention of conventional patriarchal‚ anti-feminist interpretations and
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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “benighted” as “existing in a state of intellectual‚ moral‚ or social darkness.” The word “darkness” really strikes me in this definition‚ just as the word “benighted” struck me when reading Phillis Wheatley’s “On Being Brought from Africa to America.” This use of “benighted” most certainly refers to her time in Africa‚ which she calls a “Pagan” land. This could refer to actual Paganism being practiced in Africa‚ or a lack of religion entirely. She says that
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Phillis Wheatley was one of the most iconic African- American poet. Her poems are the voice of the people who were treated as slaves. The short poem “On Being Brought from Africa to America” was story of her life‚ and how she used Bible as a weapon to fight for the equality. In the beginning words of “On Being Brought from Africa to America‚” Wheatley used the word “mercy”. I think Wheatley used it because being brought to America‚ the land of Christianity‚ was the chance for her “benighted soul”
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The writing styles of Rowlandson and Bradford are very similar‚ while Byrd’s writing style is different from the other two. Rowlandson’s journal is a narraritive of her captivity‚ and Bradfords journal is a narrative of his journey to and arrival at his destination in the New World. Byrd’s journal was was written as a satire‚ to essentially make fun of Rowlandson and Bradford’s religious views. Mary Rowlandson kept the journal of her captivity to inform future generations of her experiences while
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How Mary Smith and John Smith survived captivity In The Account of Mary Rowlandson Captivity Narrative‚ Mary Rowlandson describes in detail the tragic events she had to face after being taken captive by the Wampanoag’s in 1676. She is certain that the only reason she has been taken captive is because god is punishing her for her wrong doings. Like Mary Rowlandson Col. John Smith also was taken captive against his will. In Col. James Smith Captivity Narrative he is not treated poorly or beaten
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In Phillis Wheatley ’s poem‚ To the Right Honorable William…‚ evokes a spirit of an American vision that undermines that of Thomas Jefferson ’s Declaration of Independence‚ by reminding the Earl of Dartmouth that all should have freedom but for those who have obtained it‚ should not forget to thank God. Thomas Jefferson ’s vision of America is almost the same as Wheatley ’s with one major difference‚ his version doesn ’t include African Americans nor for that matter‚ equality for women. The words
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QUESTIONS ON MARY ROWLANDSON’S INDIAN CAPTIVITY NARRATIVE Why does Rowlandson emphasize that her narrative “was written by her own hand for her private use”? (1st paragraph)Because she was a prisioner taken by indians and she decided to write this text in order to make known her story and all the events‚ all write by her‚ because there was other captivity narratives about this written by other authors. Why did she intend her narrative for “the benefit of the afflicted”? (1st paragraph)she
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Franklin‚ J. Hector St John de Cre’vecoeur‚ and Phyllis Wheatley all call attention to humble and lowly beginnings‚ either of themselves or of Americans in general. Benjamin Franklin expressed through his writings that he had a purpose‚ and being blessed by God he succeeded his lowly beginnings. Cre’veceour looks at lowly and humble beginnings from the point of view of an American. He feels that your past is a lesson learned. Phyllis Wheatley on the other hand‚ looks at lowly and humble beginnings
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Bridging the gap Summary ‘Bridging the gap’ talks about the challenges of cross-cultural communication by Warren Troob . He thinks that cross-cultural communication is very important for expanding business‚ and therefore business people need to prepare adequately. Secondly‚ he argues that every culture has it is own meaning‚ customers and values. In addition‚ he claims that people are used to their way of doing things‚ so they are be inflexible when other people does different way with them
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