Texas EOC English 2: 2.6 Understanding and Analysis Across Genres
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following selection from paragraph two of the passage Right here
We'll help you He told me if i would be
happy i must lay out no plans for the future
He said if i behave myself properly he would take
care of me Indeed He advised me to complete thoughtlessness
of the future and taught me to depend solely upon
him for happiness How does the selection convey master thomas
attitude toward douglas Well how did master thomas attitudes reflect
the social norms at the time that the passenger was
written Maybe that's A better question Put your answer with
examples from the passage And here is financial answer You
know we're gonna do it out for you Got it
All right You reading Here we go Master thomas believes
that douglas should simply resign himself to a situation as
a slave and not want anything more from life Master
Thomas obviously doesn't feel that douglas is entitled to have
any goals or dreams for his life According to master
thomas douglas isn't even allowed to keep the money here
It's like it's the master master thomas once died was
to be completely dependent on him and to think on
ly of being obedient Anyone have parents like that with
you It is clear that master thomas views douglas as
a possession not a human being This reflects the attitudes
that prevailed during the time of slavery in the united
states right like slaves were things not people Some people
justified slavery by arguing that african americans were better off
being slaves and that they were not equal toe whites
Master thomas attitudes are a perfect example of the social
norms during this time period No that's it This has
been your sample short answer which has requested was stuffed
with all deeds on exactly how master t was a
man of his time random thought What would happen if 00:02:11.64 --> [endTime] master t met mr t i pity the fool