Question

Do you think John Brown was a misguided fanatic

Answer 1

Personally, i don't think he is.

John Brown Believed that the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery is by doing an armed revolt. We have to aware that in his Era, slavery is very common. Is like owning a dog in this era. He probably tried to convince the slave owners to realize the value of human's dignity no matter what the race is but nobody agrees with his point of view.