Thomas Carlyle, Scottish essayist, wrote in his book Past and Present, “It is not to die, or even to die of hunger, that makes a man wretched . . . But it is to live miserable . . . to work sore and yet gain nothing . . .”
Consider the people working in the factories at the beginning of the industrial age and the slaves who have worked in the agricultural industries. If you had to choose a life, which one would you choose? Explain your answer.
I'd like to hear peoples ideas!

Question

Thomas Carlyle, Scottish essayist, wrote in his book Past and Present, “It is not to die, or even to die of hunger, that makes a man wretched . . . But it is to live miserable . . . to work sore and yet gain nothing . . .”
Consider the people working in the factories at the beginning of the industrial age and the slaves who have worked in the agricultural industries. If you had to choose a life, which one would you choose? Explain your answer.
I'd like to hear peoples ideas!

misssunshinexxoxo · Answer

How would you feel as a slave working hard @jaidalyric  that would be your answer