The theme of Phillis Wheatley's "On Being Brought from Africa to America" is_______________?
Correct answer: A. Slaves are capable of becoming good Christians.
- A. Slaves are capable of becoming good Christians.
- B. Slaves should rebel against the Christian religion.
- C. Slaves are the children of Cain.
- D. Christians should free their slaves.
Explanation
Wheatley’s poem presents conversion to Christianity as a possible spiritual transformation for enslaved Africans, while also reminding Christians not to judge people by race. It does not argue that slavery is morally acceptable.
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