Question

i am sure you will applaud me for beseeching you to give one half hour’s attention to slavery, as it is at this day practised in our west indies.—that subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—precious (soul)—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure i am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity.—you, who are universally read, and as universally admired—you could not fail.—dear sir, think in me you behold the uplifted hands of thousands of my brother moors.

• letter from ignatius sancho to laurence sterne

what is sancho’s attitude toward sterne in the passage?

what is sancho’s approach in the passage?

Explanation:

To determine Sancho's attitude toward Sterne: Sancho respects and believes in Sterne's ability to help with the slavery issue. He praises Sterne's influence ("universally read, and as universally admired") and is hopeful that Sterne can ease the "yoke" of slavery, showing a pleading, trusting, and admiring attitude. For Sancho's approach: He uses persuasive and emotional appeals, referencing the "uplifted hands of thousands of my brother Moors" to evoke empathy, and flatters Sterne's charitable nature ("you are an epicurean in acts of charity") to encourage Sterne to address slavery.

Answer:

• Sancho's attitude toward Sterne: Admiring and pleading, trusting Sterne can help end slavery.
• Sancho's approach in the passage: Uses emotional appeal (mentioning enslaved brothers' plight) and flattery (praising Sterne's charity) to persuade Sterne to address slavery.