Question

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Read Douglass's description of the experience of an escaped slave in a northern city where he knows no one: ". . . he is pursued by merciless men-hunters . . . perfectly helpless in both as to means of defence and means of escape,—in the midst of plenty, yet suffering the terrible gnawings of hunger,—in the midst of houses, yet having no home . . . ." Which phrase best describes Douglass's attitude toward the fugitive he describes? A. proud of his willingness to risk all B. moved by extreme pity for him C. inspired by him to attempt escape D. confident of his ability to survive

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B. Moved by extreme pity for him

Step-by-step explanation:

The way Douglass describes the fugitive is sorrowful. He uses the words/phrases "merciful," "perfectly helpless," "suffering," "terrible gnawings of hunger,"..... These all lead to the conclusion that Douglass feels extreme pity for him.

So, the answer would be "B. Moved by extreme pity for him."

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