Read the excerpt from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Question

This time she told them about the long agony of the Middle Passage on the old slave ships, about the black horror of the holds, about the chains and the whips. They too knew these stories. But she wanted to remind them of the long hard way they had come, about the long hard way they had yet to go.

In this excerpt, how is Tubman using pathos to convince her group to keep moving?

by stating that turning back is not an option
by explaining the exact route they are going to travel
by relating the terrible conditions their ancestors faced
by describing different experiences she has had

Answer 1

In the excerpt, Tubman is using pathos to convince her group to keep moving by relating the terrible conditions their ancestors faced. By reminding them of the horrors of the Middle Passage and the suffering endured by their forebears, she appeals to their emotions, evoking feelings of struggle and resilience. This emotional connection helps to reinforce the importance of continuing their journey toward freedom.