What does the allusion to Cain signify in the poem?

A. skin color
B. virtue
C. sin
D. state of mind

On Being Brought from Africa to America
BY PHILLIS WHEATLEY

'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too:
Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.
Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
"Their colour is a diabolic die."
Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain,
May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train.

Question

What does the allusion to Cain signify in the poem?

A. skin color
B. virtue
C. sin
D. state of mind

On Being Brought from Africa to America
BY PHILLIS WHEATLEY

'Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land,
Taught my benighted soul to understand
That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too:
Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.
Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
"Their colour is a diabolic die."
Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain,
May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train.

inowalst · Answer

What do you think?

love_ranaa · Answer

C. sin

arabpride · Answer

Do you know what an allusion is? :3

anonymous · Answer

yes just need help so don't be rude or disrespectful. Thanks!