Question

Read the stanza from “To William Lloyd Garrison” and answer the question. They tell me thou art rash and vain, A searcher after fame; That thou art striving but to gain A long-enduring name; That thou hast nerved the Afric's hand And steeled the Afric's heart, To shake aloft his vengeful brand, And rend his chain apart. In at least 75 words, provide a summary of this stanza. Based on this passage, what are the main criticisms of Garrison? What does this suggest about his role in American history? Use details from the stanza to support your answer in at least 75 words.

Answer 1

Answer:
   Garrison talks about how he tried to set the slaves free and break the chain apart that was holding them captive. He gave the slaves courage that one day slavery will be over. One main criticism of Garrison is that he was trying to change the mind of the slave owners to release them from being captive. This was an important role in American history because he accomplished the end of slavery.

Answer 2

William Lloyd Garrison was a famous abolitionist of the United States. In this stanza, the author discusses the things he has heard about this prominent historical figure.

The author says that many people believe William Lloyd Garrison was acting selfishly, and that he was only looking for personal fame. He also states that he has heard the abolitionist was rash and vain, which is most likely a criticism of Garrison's extremism. This is the main criticism of the poem, and suggests that Garrison was more extreme than most abolitionists of the time. Finally, the author says that Garrison is also known for making the African men of the country resolute, determined and brave in their pursuit of freedom.