Question

Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments. And if such men can boast of greater degrees of knowledge, than any African is entitled to, I shall let them enjoy all the advantages of it unenvied, as I fear it consists only in a greater share of infidelity, and that of a blacker kind than only skin deep. And if their complexion be not what I may suppose, it is at least the nearest in resemblance to an infernal hue. What belief is implied but not explicitly stated in this excerpt?

Answer 1

Answer:

That racism darkens the human soul

Explanation:

The author states that he doesn´t envy people who boast of greater knowledge than other races; on the contrary, he skillfully shows that their reasoning is incredulous (infidelity) based on external features, and that it reflects an infernal darkness that goes deeper (internal) than the color of one man´s skin.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is C