Compare And Contrast Booker T. Washington And W. E. B. Dubois

There is no doubt that Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois both have comparable aspirations in regards to progression for African Americans. Washington’s views and efforts are so prominent and respected for that era, due to the fact that he was able to accomplish a great deal as an African American. Through his achievements and belief system, he became the conduit for blacks and whites to communicate and exist together to some degree. Even though Mr. Washington has been held in high esteem among many people in regards to his ideology pertaining to the progression of African Americans; Mr. Du Bois has very different viewpoints towards Washington’s methods and beliefs in order to reach the same goal of advancement. Du Bois presents a successful persuasive argument in pointing out that by waiving the right of certain basic freedoms on the road to advancement has led to problems in that time frame and could potentially do so for both near and long term future endeavors. Du Bois does not solely blame the position of African Americans in society on Washington’s philosophy, however, it is quite possible that …show more content…
Du Bois concludes, “It is wrong to encourage a man or a people in evil-doing; it is wrong to aid and abet a national crime simply because it is unpopular not to do so…We have no right to sit silently by while the inevitable seeds are sown for a harvest of disaster to our children, black and white. (2)” The logos, ethos and pathos appeals used by Du Bois are totally applicable considering it supports the argument as well as reveal that profound reflection and deliberation were contemplated and the piece was not constructed out of haste or overreaction. History itself lends several examples of how the lack of civil liberties has proven to hinder the advancement of African Americans. All of this lends credibility to Du Bois’