Question

comparing eighteenth-century texts on slavery
from letters of the late ignatius sancho, an african and the works of laurence sterne
from letters of the late ignatius sancho, an
african and the works of laurence sterne
by ignatius sancho and laurence sterne
as you read, highlight words and phrases that show
sancho’s purpose for writing.
ignatius sancho
from letters of the late ignatius sancho,
an african
by ignatius sancho
... 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—gracious god!—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?
☑️
amused and teasing
respectful and admiring
angry and bitter
detached and cynical

Explanation:

In the passage, Sancho uses phrases like "you are an epicurean in acts of charity", "universally read, and as universally admired", and appeals to Sterne to help with the slavery issue, showing respect (e.g., "Dear Sir") and admiration for Sterne's influence and character. Phrases like "you could not fail" also reflect trust in Sterne, ruling out amused/teasing, angry/bitter, or detached/cynical tones.

Answer:

B. respectful and admiring