The True Nature of Man
Eric Burdon once stated “Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil. It's a constant struggle as to which one will win. And one cannot exist without the other.” Burdon’s statement about human nature explains that there is a perpetual battle between good and evil within all of us and it is up to one’s self to choose what action takes over us. Many people have their own opinions of how human nature should be defined, some think we are all naturally flawed and are damned to hell and others believe we are naturally good and can be perfected. In history, many authors tried to use their own perspectives on human nature. The authors, Jonathan Edwards, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Jefferson's illustrate their views …show more content…
Meaning that we are all born evil from the beginning and are damned to hell because of our unrighteousness. Edward uses figurative language in his article, as stated by the author “Your wickedness makes you as heavy as lead.” This quote is reinforcing the idea that our sins are dragging us down because according to Edward we are flawed from the start. In addition, because our sins are becoming heavier, it is making it easier to be pulled down to purgatory and there is no way to escape the burning pits of hell. This quote models the authors use of a simile and through his use of figurative language he is trying to convince his audience that we need to go to church, repent against our sins and accept God as our almighty savior. Edward believes that God has full control of an individual's life and he can …show more content…
The authors use of imagery to communicate his message about human nature gives his audience a sense of what is was like to be an everyday slave. According to the author “I immediately handled and tossed up to see if I were found by some of the crew; and I was now persuaded that I had gotten into a world of bad spirits.” Equiano re-illustrates his experience of being sold and describes his feelings while it is happening. This quote is reinforcing the idea that as soon as he climb that ship he was stepping into a new world filled with darkness, despair and evilness. This quote models Equiano’s descriptive and terrifying use of imagery. Furthermore, as we can see Equiano went through many hardships in his life and because of his horrid environment that he has grown up to witness, we can assume that his views of human nature have left a negative effect on him. Equiano’s way of using connotative diction really brings out an emotional response from the reader. In the author's words “This made me fear these people more; and I expected nothing less than to be treated in the same manner.” This quote is explaining that because of his poor treatment he endured all of his life, he is now expecting everyone else to treat him the same way. The
Eric Burdon once stated “Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil. It's a constant struggle as to which one will win. And one cannot exist without the other.” Burdon’s statement about human nature explains that there is a perpetual battle between good and evil within all of us and it is up to one’s self to choose what action takes over us. Many people have their own opinions of how human nature should be defined, some think we are all naturally flawed and are damned to hell and others believe we are naturally good and can be perfected. In history, many authors tried to use their own perspectives on human nature. The authors, Jonathan Edwards, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Jefferson's illustrate their views …show more content…
Meaning that we are all born evil from the beginning and are damned to hell because of our unrighteousness. Edward uses figurative language in his article, as stated by the author “Your wickedness makes you as heavy as lead.” This quote is reinforcing the idea that our sins are dragging us down because according to Edward we are flawed from the start. In addition, because our sins are becoming heavier, it is making it easier to be pulled down to purgatory and there is no way to escape the burning pits of hell. This quote models the authors use of a simile and through his use of figurative language he is trying to convince his audience that we need to go to church, repent against our sins and accept God as our almighty savior. Edward believes that God has full control of an individual's life and he can …show more content…
The authors use of imagery to communicate his message about human nature gives his audience a sense of what is was like to be an everyday slave. According to the author “I immediately handled and tossed up to see if I were found by some of the crew; and I was now persuaded that I had gotten into a world of bad spirits.” Equiano re-illustrates his experience of being sold and describes his feelings while it is happening. This quote is reinforcing the idea that as soon as he climb that ship he was stepping into a new world filled with darkness, despair and evilness. This quote models Equiano’s descriptive and terrifying use of imagery. Furthermore, as we can see Equiano went through many hardships in his life and because of his horrid environment that he has grown up to witness, we can assume that his views of human nature have left a negative effect on him. Equiano’s way of using connotative diction really brings out an emotional response from the reader. In the author's words “This made me fear these people more; and I expected nothing less than to be treated in the same manner.” This quote is explaining that because of his poor treatment he endured all of his life, he is now expecting everyone else to treat him the same way. The