Men are not born brothers; they have to discover each other, and it is this discovery that apartheid seeks to prevent.

What effect does this introduction have on the rest of Gordimer's "1959: What is Apartheid?"

It introduces the setting of the essay.
It shows the author's use of anecdotes in the essay.
It gives the reader images to connect with in the essay.
It sets the tone of anger in the essay about the unfairness from apartheid.

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Men are not born brothers; they have to discover each other, and it is this discovery that apartheid seeks to prevent.

What effect does this introduction have on the rest of Gordimer's "1959: What is Apartheid?"

It introduces the setting of the essay.
It shows the author's use of anecdotes in the essay.
It gives the reader images to connect with in the essay.
It sets the tone of anger in the essay about the unfairness from apartheid.

kittybasil · Answer

Any thoughts? Hint: the phrase itself seems kind of upset

liamd04 · Answer

D?

kittybasil · Answer

I think so, too. But C also seems plausible since it gives you a mental image of 'men' (humans) discovering each other.

@Shadow can I ask you to fact-check me lol

liamd04 · Answer

lol

Shadow · Answer

'Men are not born brothers; they have to discover each other' this descriptor shows that the author values this, and then he immediately turns to 'it is this discovery that apartheid seeks to prevent.' This reeks of anger directed at a perceived wrong.

kittybasil · Answer

Thanks :)