Question

I shall never forget the ecstasy with which I received the intelligence that my old master (Anthony) had determined to let me go to Baltimore, to live with Mr. Hugh Auld, brother to my old master's son-in-law, Captain Thomas Auld.Which of the following statements best explains how Douglass uses objectivity in this passage to convey his perspective?
A.He admits his emotion about Baltimore, but does so in a measured, formal way.
B.He refers to Anthony as "my old master" to establish his credibility.
C.He creates pathos by describing the author's "ecstasy" about seeing Hugh.
D.He avoids romanticism by explaining the relationship between Hugh and Thomas.


Answer is "D"

Answer 1

D would be your answer, like you said.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. He admits his emotion about Baltimore, but does so in a measured formal way.

Explanation:

Douglas begins by explaining the kind of pleasure and euphoria that he received from his master Anthony who was decisive to send him to Baltimore, to live with Mr. Hugh Auld. The author depicts the longingness and affection for Baltimore in a restricted manner as he begins with the feeling of elation as received pleasure with the comprehension but doesn't show it completely and shifts to his master's determination to let him go instead of displaying his own excitement.