Question

How do Equiano's word choices in describing the slave auction, such as "eagerness" and "without scruple" (in reference to the buyers) and "terrified," (in reference to the Africans being sold) reveal his perspective on the buyers?(1 point)
Responses

A) Equiano portrays the buyers as driven by greed and indifference to the suffering of the slaves.
A) Equiano portrays the buyers as driven by greed and indifference to the suffering of the slaves.

B) Equiano suggests that the buyers are simply trying to make a living and are not being cruel.
B) Equiano suggests that the buyers are simply trying to make a living and are not being cruel.

C) Equiano emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the buyers, suggesting that the slave trade was a positive experience for all involved.
C) Equiano emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the buyers, suggesting that the slave trade was a positive experience for all involved.

D) These words serve to highlight the human side of the slave-traders, showing they were not truly savage.
D) These words serve to highlight the human side of the slave-traders, showing they were not truly savage.
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Answer 1

A) Equiano portrays the buyers as driven by greed and indifference to the suffering of the slaves.