Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Go on, the dagger's point may glare Amid thy pathway's gloom; The fate which sternly threatens there Is glorious martyrdom What can be inferred from this passage about the times in which Whittier and Garrison lived? The abolitionists were preparing for armed conflict. Speaking out against slavery was often very dangerous. People believed that slavery could only be abolished by force. Being a martyr for a cause was frowned upon.

Answer 1

Speaking out against slavery was often very dangerous at this time. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Speaking out against slavery was often very dangerous.

Explanation:

In this excerpt, it is clear that speaking out against slavery was often very dangerous. The speaker implies that speaking out could often lead to death. This is what the "dagger" is meant to represent. However, the speaker wants to encourage people to speak anyway. Therefore, he tells us that even if they were to die, not all is lost, as they would still be able to achieve "glorious martyrdom."