Question

In this unit you have read writings by two people who lived at a time when the idea of human equality was widely discussed but who nevertheless experienced enslavement or belonged to families who experienced enslavement: Olaudah Equiano and Phillis Wheatley. What critique of the treatment of enslaved people does each writer present, and in what form of writing does he or she present the critique?

Answer 1

Oh well I'm kind of familiar with Phillis Wheatley. She was an African slave in the United States who wrote poetry, right?
I'm not too sure who Olaudah Equiano was, but if they wrote about slavery, there's probably a comparison to make.
What have you read by these writers?

Answer 2

hold on

Answer 3

i got it

Answer 4

by the way are examples tho

Answer 5

The first Document I am choosing is “Common Sense” and “The American Crisis”

Answer 6

https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/commonsense/summary/

Answer 7

@SmokeyBrown

Answer 8

Eh, I think you'd want to use Common Sense by Phillis Wheatley, not Thomas Paine

Answer 9

yes i'm sorry

Answer 10

Nah, it's ok, I have that book, but it's been years since I've read it

Answer 11

Wait, no, I was confused. I have a biography of Phillis Wheatley, which I found, but I don't have any of her writings

Answer 12

do you want the story

Answer 13

????

Answer 14

Oh yeah I'm sure that would help. Have you read it already?

Answer 15

once before and i can't remember much from it

Answer 16

i'm looking for the stories

Answer 17

Hm, I guess that's a good starting point

Answer 18

“Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” That wise, old adage comes from the same mind that brought us the lightning rod, street lighting, and bifocal glasses, among many other inspired inventions. Before he put his mind to work developing colonial-era technology and laying the foundations of American democracy, this great thinker engaged in a rigorous plan for self-improvement. Curious how one man found the energy to do so much? Franklin’s own writing helps readers understand his thinking.

Answer 19

does this rang a bell ?

Answer 20

https://books.google.com/books/about/Common_Sense.html?id=haE-XRpRzPEC&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false

Answer 21

read a lil bit if you got the sense of it

Answer 22

Uh, yeah, that's Common Sense by Thomas Paine. I don't think that's the one we're working with here

Answer 23

k i'm going to send an example and you just get an idea of it

Answer 24

In Common Sense, Paine makes the case that America should separate itself from Great Britain, even at the cost of war. Paine states that his pamphlet is "nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense." How does he set forth these facts, arguments, and common sense? He uses a variety of persuasive techniques to convince readers to join his cause. Let's examine some of the persuasive strategies Paine uses.

Answer 25

Oh, I see. Thomas Paine's piece is part of a different assignment. Sorry for the confusion

Answer 26

oh ok but i'm trying to create those in my words but i'm having trouble

Answer 27

what can i do ?

Answer 28

i'll never get through this question

Answer 29

I think my best advice would be to write about specific examples from both authors. What do they write about or how do they write? And how does that tell you about their feelings toward slavery? Specifically, the question asks what kind of "critiques" the writers present about slavery? The question also asks about the forms of their writing. For Wheatley, I guess this means her poetry. For Olaudah, I'm not sure, but it sounds from what you have so far like he writes in an autobiographical way?

Answer 30

ok if i right it out, would you check ?

Answer 31

but i don't have time to right it out i need to help me

Answer 32

write it out

Answer 33

i'm doing a 36 questioned math test and i gotta do this on the side, could you at least help me out with this one please i'm begging you

Answer 34

Well, we can work on what you have so far.
A big part of your writing as far as I've seen was the contrast between Olaudah's experiences with Wheatley's experiences, with Wheatley's being somewhat more positive due to being recognized for her intelligence.
I think that's a fair argument to make, but what parts of the writing make you think that? If you include more specific examples of Olaudah's struggles and Wheatley's (relatively) good fortune, I think your point would stand up much better.
Also, don't forget to answer the original question: What ideas or feelings do the writers have towards slavery? In particular, what do they critique, or take issue with? And, of course, you should try to include specific examples to support this answer as well.

Answer 35

ahhh smoke

Answer 36

Yep, well, I think it's about time for me to sign off. Good luck with your assignment, but don't worry too much. I'm sure everything will be fine

Answer 37

Just do your best!