Benjamin Banneker addressed Thomas Jefferson regarding slavery. Banneker’s use of biblical allusion, pathos, and repetition allows for his argument to be more compelling.
Banneker continually addresses Jefferson as “sir” throughout the letter. The purpose it serves is to show that even though Banneker feels so strongly about slavery he still maintains a degree of respect. He shows that he is a compliant and a strong willed man who is trying to find appropriate reasoning. Also, repeating the word “sir” can help the reader identify that Jefferson was a powerful man.
Banneker implemented pathos into his argument referring to “look back I entreat you on the variety of dangers to which you were exposed” alluding to a time where Jefferson’s
Banneker continually addresses Jefferson as “sir” throughout the letter. The purpose it serves is to show that even though Banneker feels so strongly about slavery he still maintains a degree of respect. He shows that he is a compliant and a strong willed man who is trying to find appropriate reasoning. Also, repeating the word “sir” can help the reader identify that Jefferson was a powerful man.
Banneker implemented pathos into his argument referring to “look back I entreat you on the variety of dangers to which you were exposed” alluding to a time where Jefferson’s