Read this passage from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"

"If the lineal descendants of Ham are alone to be scripturally enslaved, it is certain that slavery at the south must soon become unscriptural; for thousands are ushered into the world, annually, who, like myself, owe their existence to white fathers, and those fathers most frequently their own masters."

What is one effect of Douglass's allusion to the biblical story of the sons of Ham in his memoir?

A) It establishes Douglas as a well-read, educated man whose critical view of slavery is a reasonable one.

B) It suggests that Douglass dosent view the Bible as an important text and makes his anger towards slaveholders clear.

C) It acknowledges the fact that slaves have been cursed by God and gives the text it's bitter tone.

D) It refutes the notion that slaves are the descendants of Ham and makes readers view Douglass as deeply cynical.

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Caitlyn Bonilla

16 June, 15:31

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Amaris Figueroa · Answer 1

A. It extablishes Douglas as a well-red, educated man whose critical view of slavery is a reasonable one.

Riley Pugh · Answer 2

A. It establishes Douglas as a well-read, educated man whose critical view of slavery is a reasonable one.