Question
Which of these conclusions about Douglass's unutterable anguish is supported by paragraph 6?
A He sees that there is no such thing as the truth or human rights in the world.
B He sees that his life would have been in turmoil even if he had been born free.
C He realizes that reading the book has shown him what he is missing by being enslaved.
D He realizes that his master was correct about how reading the book was a big mistake.
A He sees that there is no such thing as the truth or human rights in the world.
B He sees that his life would have been in turmoil even if he had been born free.
C He realizes that reading the book has shown him what he is missing by being enslaved.
D He realizes that his master was correct about how reading the book was a big mistake.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine which conclusion about Douglass's unutterable anguish is supported by paragraph 6, we need to consider the context and themes typically present in Frederick Douglass's narrative. Douglass often reflects on how literacy, particularly reading, opened his eyes to the injustices of slavery and the concept of freedom.
Given this context, the most likely supported conclusion from the options provided is:
**C He realizes that reading the book has shown him what he is missing by being enslaved.**
This choice aligns with Douglass's experience of anguish stemming from the knowledge he gains through reading, which highlights the stark contrast between the life of an enslaved person and the possibilities of freedom and equality.
Given this context, the most likely supported conclusion from the options provided is:
**C He realizes that reading the book has shown him what he is missing by being enslaved.**
This choice aligns with Douglass's experience of anguish stemming from the knowledge he gains through reading, which highlights the stark contrast between the life of an enslaved person and the possibilities of freedom and equality.