(Daria Ch. 1-13) An example ethos is when Harry being sold becomes an idea inMr. Shelby’s mind. Mr. Haley, tries to convince Mr. Shelby of selling the little boy and states that he should just "show' em how many watches, feathers, and trinkets, one's weight in gold would buy" (8). Stating that Eliza will get over her child being taken away with some gifts.
As it is terrible to separate a child from his mother for the purpose of slavery. it is not ethical to replace this loss with Jewelry. No materialistic object could ever replace a child. By Mr. Haley stating such this shows a reader that he is just in this for money and not the common good for an individual. Also helps support the main argument of the novel against slavery gaining the credibility of the problem. That individuals are not cared for at all, all that matters is the price tag that goes along with them.
(Kathryn 14-17) Stowe incorporates ethos into her novel in the form of Marie St. Claire’s ethics. Her less than virtuous morality is revealed when she is conversing with Ophelia about slaves. Speaking of her slaves, the mother exclaims, "But as to putting them on any sort of equality with us, you know, as if we could be compared, why, it's impossible” (145). Marie straight out bashes African Americans as a “degraded race" and believes they will never be equal to her white “superior” race. Someone is mentally incompetent, and it is NOT the slaves.
(Lauren ch. 18-20) Marie St. Clare believes that she, and whites in general, are above slaves. She rationalizes her arrogant thoughts by referencing a sermon she heard at mass where slavery was preached to be a social class system accepted by God. Marie reiterates the pastor’s words to her husband saying, “he showed how all orders and distinctions in society came from God; and that it was so appropriate, you know, and beautiful, that some should be high and some low, and that some were born to rule and some to serve, and all that, you know; he applied it so well to all this ridiculous fuss that is made about slavery, and he proved distinctly that the Bible was on our side, and supported all our institutions so convincingly.” (Stowe 260-261). She uses the most widely accepted example of proper living as her source to justify her delusional understanding that slavery is God’s will and there is a set class system, however unfair, that is God’s doing. Christian behaviour is associated with good character and moral values, Marie makes the point that the source that which approves of slavery is Christian and therefore must be a valid source, though she misjudges her audience as she is speaking with a person that does not attend church. She uses the credibility of the church to strengthen her reasoning to ascertain her horrendous opinions of society.
(Lauren Ch.21-31) Stowe shows her ethos and credibility when she talks about the Bible. She is showing her knowledge of religion and her religious background. In chapter 26, Eva askes her father, “‘you are a Christian, are you not, papa?’” (Stowe 413) Her asking is like the author asking her readers the same question. They both doubtfully ask but know the answer is yes. After asking the question, Eva/the author begins describing Heaven. Here the author is showing off her knowledge to reader like “hey I’m Christian and I know what Heaven is.”
(Marina Ch.32-45) Many find it difficult to believe that a white person, much less a woman, could have any opinion on slavery. Harriet Beecher Stowe defied this stereotype with Uncle Tom’s Cabin. She witnessed a grave amount of “abuse”and “misery” (297) being inflicted onto other people, innocent people, and so she took action. This noble act could most definitely give her a great amount of credibility. Stowe was a woman living in the exact time period when these injustices were occurring and because of that she could make these characters authentic and give her novel a real sense of truth. Many could take a page out of Stowe’s book and find a cause or issue that which they strongly agree or disagree with, in order to take action and help in any way that their talents and capabilities will allow them to.
(Daria Ch. 1-13)
ReplyDeleteAn example ethos is when Harry being sold becomes an idea inMr. Shelby’s mind. Mr. Haley, tries to convince Mr. Shelby of selling the little boy and states that he should just "show' em how many watches, feathers, and trinkets, one's weight in gold would buy" (8). Stating that Eliza will get over her child being taken away with some gifts.
As it is terrible to separate a child from his mother for the purpose of slavery. it is not ethical to replace this loss with Jewelry. No materialistic object could ever replace a child. By Mr. Haley stating such this shows a reader that he is just in this for money and not the common good for an individual. Also helps support the main argument of the novel against slavery gaining the credibility of the problem. That individuals are not cared for at all, all that matters is the price tag that goes along with them.
(Kathryn 14-17)
ReplyDeleteStowe incorporates ethos into her novel in the form of Marie St. Claire’s ethics. Her less than virtuous morality is revealed when she is conversing with Ophelia about slaves. Speaking of her slaves, the mother exclaims, "But as to putting them on any sort of equality with us, you know, as if we could be compared, why, it's impossible” (145). Marie straight out bashes African Americans as a “degraded race" and believes they will never be equal to her white “superior” race. Someone is mentally incompetent, and it is NOT the slaves.
(Lauren ch. 18-20)
ReplyDeleteMarie St. Clare believes that she, and whites in general, are above slaves. She rationalizes her arrogant thoughts by referencing a sermon she heard at mass where slavery was preached to be a social class system accepted by God. Marie reiterates the pastor’s words to her husband saying, “he showed how all orders and distinctions in society came from God; and that it was so appropriate, you know, and beautiful, that some should be high and some low, and that some were born to rule and some to serve, and all that, you know; he applied it so well to all this ridiculous fuss that is made about slavery, and he proved distinctly that the Bible was on our side, and supported all our institutions so convincingly.” (Stowe 260-261). She uses the most widely accepted example of proper living as her source to justify her delusional understanding that slavery is God’s will and there is a set class system, however unfair, that is God’s doing. Christian behaviour is associated with good character and moral values, Marie makes the point that the source that which approves of slavery is Christian and therefore must be a valid source, though she misjudges her audience as she is speaking with a person that does not attend church. She uses the credibility of the church to strengthen her reasoning to ascertain her horrendous opinions of society.
(Lauren Ch.21-31)
ReplyDeleteStowe shows her ethos and credibility when she talks about the Bible. She is showing her knowledge of religion and her religious background. In chapter 26, Eva askes her father, “‘you are a Christian, are you not, papa?’” (Stowe 413) Her asking is like the author asking her readers the same question. They both doubtfully ask but know the answer is yes. After asking the question, Eva/the author begins describing Heaven. Here the author is showing off her knowledge to reader like “hey I’m Christian and I know what Heaven is.”
(Marina Ch.32-45)
ReplyDeleteMany find it difficult to believe that a white person, much less a woman, could have any opinion on slavery. Harriet Beecher Stowe defied this stereotype with Uncle Tom’s Cabin. She witnessed a grave amount of “abuse”and “misery” (297) being inflicted onto other people, innocent people, and so she took action. This noble act could most definitely give her a great amount of credibility. Stowe was a woman living in the exact time period when these injustices were occurring and because of that she could make these characters authentic and give her novel a real sense of truth. Many could take a page out of Stowe’s book and find a cause or issue that which they strongly agree or disagree with, in order to take action and help in any way that their talents and capabilities will allow them to.