"To S. M., a Young African Painter, on Seeing His Works" by Phillis Wheatley
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Phillis Wheatley was existing in an era in which her very voice can not be heard, and the sight of her people was best viewed in the fields. The choices of one's expression
was extremely limited, and the essence of what a person was about was nullified by the harsh conditions of the present day culture. Given the circumstances, the black population were
not allowed to speak other than obeying a command, and this brought …
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…of a working class, a little choice given race of servants. All they wanted was a chance at some peace, rest, and enjoyment. Phillis Wheatley believed in this wholeheartedly, and through this poem translated what her people desperately needed to convey. I believe every race of people, irregardless of their skin color or beliefs, has a right to be heard. Phillis Wheatley understood her calling, and did not hesitate to let her voice be heard.
…of a working class, a little choice given race of servants. All they wanted was a chance at some peace, rest, and enjoyment. Phillis Wheatley believed in this wholeheartedly, and through this poem translated what her people desperately needed to convey. I believe every race of people, irregardless of their skin color or beliefs, has a right to be heard. Phillis Wheatley understood her calling, and did not hesitate to let her voice be heard.
