Question

4054va v. english 12 sem a- a
comparing eighteenth - century texts on slavery
sootiest complexion in africa.—at which tint of these is it, that the ties of blood are to cease? and how many shades must we descend lower still in the scale, ere mercy is to
vanish with them?—but ’tis no uncommon thing, my good sancho, for one half of the world to use the other half of it like brutes, and then endeavor to make them so. for my
own part, i never look westward (when i am in a pensive mood at least) but i think of the burdens which our brothers and sisters are there carrying; and, could i ease their
shoulders from one ounce of them, i declare i would set out this hour upon a pilgrimage to mecca for their sakes;—which by the bye, sancho, exceeds your walk of ten miles in
about the same proportion that a visit of humanity should one of mere form.—however, if you meant my uncle toby more, he is your debtor.—if i can weave the tale i have
wrote into the work i am about,—’tis at the service of the afflicted,—and a much greater matter: for, in serious truth, it casts a sad shade upon the world, that so great a part of it
are, and have been so long, bound in chains of darkness, and in chains of misery; and i cannot but both respect and felicitate you, that, by so much laudable diligence, you
have broke the one;—and that, by falling into the hands of so good and merciful a family, providence has rescued you from the other.
and so, good - hearted sancho, adieu! and, believe me, i will not forget your letter.
yours,
l. sterne
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what is sternes response to sanchos letter?
he is receptive to
sanchos plea for help.\the does not want to be
involved.\the is not sure he can
make a difference.\the disagrees with
sanchos view of slavery.
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Explanation:

In the text, Sterne expresses concern for the enslaved ("think of the burdens which our brothers and sisters are there carrying", "’tis at the service of the afflicted") and respect/felicitation for Sancho's efforts to break free from slavery. His words like "I will not forget your letter" and the empathetic tone show he is open to Sancho's plea. The other options are incorrect: he shows willingness to be involved (opposes "does not want to be involved"), expresses a desire to help (opposes "not sure he can make a difference"), and shares Sancho's view on slavery's wrongs (opposes "disagrees with Sancho’s view of slavery").

Answer:

A. He is receptive to Sancho's plea for help.