For instance, he states that while Jefferson is “fully convinced of the benevolence of the Father,” he “counteracts his mercies” by allowing slavery to continue. This serves to attack Jefferson. This religious appeal is meant to bond Banneker and Jefferson under a common God. This demonstrates to Jefferson that Banneker has a mutual religious understanding. While this religious appeal ties the two men together, it also reprimands Jefferson. Banneker chooses to reprimand him under the eyes of God. Banneker’s reprimanding is very important because it is not the son of former slaves passing judgement, but rather a religious follower exemplifying Jefferson’s
For instance, he states that while Jefferson is “fully convinced of the benevolence of the Father,” he “counteracts his mercies” by allowing slavery to continue. This serves to attack Jefferson. This religious appeal is meant to bond Banneker and Jefferson under a common God. This demonstrates to Jefferson that Banneker has a mutual religious understanding. While this religious appeal ties the two men together, it also reprimands Jefferson. Banneker chooses to reprimand him under the eyes of God. Banneker’s reprimanding is very important because it is not the son of former slaves passing judgement, but rather a religious follower exemplifying Jefferson’s