Answer:
The author think of Nat Turner in this way because he chose to die rather as a freemen than live a life in slavery. His actions became an inspiration for other African Americans.
The historical context that Nat Turner's name was forcefully written in the list of dishonor made the author think of Nat Turner as a patriotic.
Explanation:
The question concerns the document famous speech delivered by Henry Highland Garnet at Buffalo, New York. In 1843, Garnet delivered a famous speech called 'Call to Rebellion', also known as 'An Address to the Slaves of the United States.' In his speech he called his fellow African American brothers to rebel against their owner and demand freedom.
While talking about Nat Turner, the author considered him a patriotic. He asserted that he is a patriotic because he chose to die as a freeman rather than living as a slave.
The reason author thinks of him this way is because he knew that injustice and wrongs caused him to rebel.
The historical context that Nat Turner's name was forcefully written in the list of dishonor made the author think of Nat Turner as a patriotic. The author affirms that the future generation will know him noble and brave man who chose to die in respect.
