Refer to paragraph 18 of “An Address to the Whites.” How does Boudinot use the sentence “Their fathers were born in darkness and have died in darkness” to appeal to his audience?



A: He repeats words to emphasize the pitiful state of the Cherokee people to arouse white society’s sympathy.


B: Boudinot implies his ancestors were uncivilized because they had not been taught the ways of white society.


C: He describes his people as morally corrupt to create a sense of urgency for assistance from white people.


D: Boudinot exaggerates to show how desperately the Cherokee Nation needs whites’ financial support for basic needs.


(Read this, paragraph 18:) Excerpt from "An Address to the Whites" by Elias Boudinot, adapted for educational purposes: https://pastebin.com/VL1km7Xb