In "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain," Hughes talks about the importance of identity and race in art. He argues that a true artist cannot be one in a way that is separate from his own identity. This is particularly true in the United States, where your racial background determines every aspect of who you are, what opportunities you have access to, and how people treat you.
This is illustrated in "Arrangement in Black and White." In this story, we see an African American artist who is admired by a white woman. The woman considers herself to be liberal and accepting of others. However, she is unable to look past her own racism and bias, despite her claim of being modern and understanding. This supports Hughes idea of the artist being unable to be an artist independently from his racial identity.
The skepticism is characterized by an atittude of doubting, questioning and/or not believing something or someone.
As we can see in “Of Cannibals”, Montaigned used skepticism to justify his arguments on his opinion about clever people. For instance:
1) “They never show you things as they are” – The author also said that clever people “cannot help altering history a little”, and then he says that they never show things as they really are; meaning that since he believes that clever people tend to change facts and information, the consequence of it is that their speech isn’t 100% honest. Therefore, he is skeptical when it comes to the true nature of those facts.
2) (...) And to give credence to their judgement and attract you to it, they are prone to add something to the matter, to strecht it out or amplify it” – Now the author claims that clever people try to convince others by adding details or facts to what actually happened. He believes that once the fact is amplified, it gets more attention and credit. In this case, he is being skeptical in regards to judgements and opinions, suggesting that clever people aren’t really honest in their judgements as they want others to “buy their ideas” and because of it they will tell things in a way that will persuade people to do what they want and believe what they say.
The question ask to choose among the following choices that could support the said excerpt and the best answer would be letter B. the discrimination and bigotry faced by African Americans throughout history in the United States. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more
At the last moment Mollie, the foolish, pretty white mare who drew Mr. Jones's trap, came mincing daintily in, chewing at a lump of sugar. She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with.
Which statement best describes the character of Mollie in this passage?
Mollie appears to be vain and materialistic.
Mollie is a likable horse who fits in well with the others.
Mollie appears to be clumsy and insecure.
Mollie is remarkable because she is a strong leader.
Answer:
Mollie appears to be vain and materialistic.
Explanation:
From the passage, Mollie is described as a foolish, pretty white mare who drew Mr. Jones's trap and is moving daintily and she began to flirt with her white mane as she was hoping to draw attention to herself as a result of the red ribbons it was plaited with.
Therefore, from this description of Mollie, we can assume that she is vain and materialistic.
C. These lines talk about life's unpredictability and urge people to enjoy their youth
