Misguided Fanatic Analysis

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According to the document, John brown was not a misguided fanatic but was a man of integrity and honor who stood up and fought for those who lived in the rebel states who were subjected to be slaves by force where their basic human rights were taken away and were treated in inhumane ways. For instance, in Document A John Brown states that his soul purpose was to partake in liberating the slaves not murdering others but he doesn't admit that what he did was wrong but said that he did what needed to be done in order to help end slavery at the time even if it cost his life since he knows that god would be on his side for his righteous actions. This evidence supports the fact that john is not a misguided fanatic but a very honorable man who just

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