English Literature Test 11/16 – Flashcards
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The Interesting Narrative...Equiano: How was Equiano treated by his captors and owners while he was held in slavery in West Africa?
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He was treated fairly well while he was held in slavery in West Africa. He and his sister were scared and they were tied up and mouths tapped; NOT beaten
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The Interesting Narrative...Equiano: Under what circumstances was Equiano twice parted from his sister?
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The first time: when the captors took them from their home and after they rested, the next morning, they separated them. The second time: when they got to Barbados
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The Interesting Narrative...Equiano: How did some Africans onboard the ship try to escape life in bondage?
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They jumped overboard
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The Interesting Narrative...Equiano: Why did the ship's crew keep Equiano on deck most of the time?
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Equiano could not take the stench of all the men onboard and the living conditions; it made him ill; a healthy slave brings in a big profit
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The Interesting Narrative...Equiano: Equiano was "handled and tossed up" by some of the crew as soon as he was taken onboard. Why? What would have happened to him if the crew had found him unsatisfactory?
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He was handled and tossed up because the crews headmaster wanted to see if he was healthy; they could've left him there, killed him, or threw him overboard
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The Interesting Narrative...Equiano: Why do you think Equiano described the flogging of a crew member?
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to show how cruel they were; nothing would get in the way of them making money
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The Interesting Narrative...Equiano: How do you account for the depth of human cruelty described in parts of this autobiography? What current events reveal a similar capacity for cruelty in human nature?
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Greed and racism is how we account for the death of human cruelty; hate crimes, police brutality, terrorists attacks, genocidal wars
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: What was Franklin's condition in life when he arrived in Philadelphia?
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He was dirty, poor, hungry, and tired
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: What does Franklin say must happen before people can depend on correct moral behavior?
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You have to change the bad habits to good habits to have correct moral behavior
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: Why does Franklin place temperance first on his list?
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Franklin starts with temperance because it would guard off the bad habits and all the good things would fall in place
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: How many "courses" of his list of virtues does Franklin plan to go through in one year?
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He plans to go through 4 courses
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: If Franklin were alive today, what modern causes might he support? Explain
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It takes discipline, self-reliance, and you have to be practical. He would not support drugs, but would support to stay in school
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: Identify what "a spoonful of honey" might mean:
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praise
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: Identify what "lying down with dogs" might mean:
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bad people
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: Identify what "empty bag" might mean:
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no knowledge
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: Identify what "small leak" might mean:
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small problems can turn big
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: Identify what "fish and visitors" might mean:
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don't over-stay your welcome
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography: Restate this aphorism in your own words, explaining its moral lesson: One today is worth two tomorrows
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live today like it's your last because it's worth more than you know
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: According to the first two paragraphs of his speech, why is Henry speaking out?
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He feels that the colonists are in danger of losing their liberty if they don't face the reality of their solution
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: In the third paragraph, what facts does Henry offer to convince his listeners that Great Britain will not respond to peaceful petitions?
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He points to the fact that the British are preparing for war by sending the army and navy in the colonists' direction
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: In the fourth paragraph, what facts does Henry offer to prove that the colonists have tried everything and that war is now the only solution?
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He states that the colonists have been trying to reason with Great Britain for 10 years: Colonists have implored and have remonstrated/complained
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: According to the fifth paragraph, what answers does Henry give to those who say that Colonists cannot win the war?
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He says "We can not lose if God is on our side. However, we must help ourselves by preparing for war"
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: In the sixth paragraph, how does Henry wrap up his argument?
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He says "Give me liberty or give me death"
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: In the fourth paragraph, what metaphors does Henry use to describe the coming war?
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"storm" = war "colonists in chains" = slavery, losing freedom
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: "We are apt to...listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts." How would this allusion relate to the conflict in Virginia in 1775?
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He says don't listen to Great Britain's lies
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: "Are we disposed to be of the number...temporal salvation?" How would this allusion relate to the conflict in Virginia in 1775?
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He says "heed" the warnings of the British forward move on them
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Speech to the Virginia Convention: "Suffer not yourself...kiss." How would this allusion relate to the conflict in Virginia in 1775?
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He says do not be deceived by the kindness of the British soldiers
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The Crisis: How does Paine try to persuade the colonists not to shrink from the tough struggle ahead?
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Paine wants the colonists to think about slavery vs freedom
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The Crisis: What reasons does Paine give to persuade the colonists that all is not lost, even after their recent defeats?
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Paine defines the victories of General Howe as a little gain for the British and somewhat of a loss for the colonists. However, the colonists must continue to forge ahead and fight for their freedom without focusing on this "setback"
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The Crisis: What appeals to emotion does Paine use to rally the colonists against the English king?
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a. God is on our side. He uses words like decent and wise, caring and concerned, earnest b. He uses words like devil, murderer, housebreaker, and highwayman in reference to Great Britain's mean king
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The Crisis: What powerful emotional appeal does Paine use to convince Americans that they must get rid of foreign domination?
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Paine appeals to the colonists' sense of peace and happiness for not only them, but for their children
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What does Paine suggest be done with the Tories, the colonists who sympathized with the British?
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He says he wishes that the next year's arms may expel them from the continent, and that congress appropriate their possessions to the relief of those who have suffered in well doing
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What strong emotional arguments does Paine use to demonize the British king?
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He calls him a stupid, stubborn, worthless, brutish man who at last day shall be shrieking to the rocks and mountains to cover him, and fleeing with terror from the orphan, the widow, and the slain of America
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The Crisis: Which of his arguments are based on reason? Which are emotional?
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Reasons: Paine reasons that the colonists can not trust General Howe's promises of mercy, but can trust God. He also states that if the colonists stop fighting, then they will be enemies of colonists who are still fighting elsewhere. Emotional: He appeals to their lost of freedom and enslavement
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The Crisis: What final emotional and logical appeals does Paine use to persuade his readers to maintain the struggle and not give up?
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Paine appeals to the colonists' sense of patriotism and the idea of victory, which will bring them freedom
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Declaration of Independence: What is the main idea of the Declaration of Independence? What are the key facts that support this main argument?
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to declare the colonists' independence. They felt that their rights were being violated and abused repeatedly by Great Britain
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Declaration of Independence: What changes made in the text show a desire not to make an absolute break with the English people? Why do you think it would be importance that the new nation maintain its "consanguinity," or close kinship, with the English people?
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a. (pg. 104) the passage that denies submission of the states to the English Parliament. (pg. 105) the deletion of renouncing of their unfeeling brethren b. the English colonists wanted to keep their close ties with England because they still had family back there
