Which excerpt from Eighty Years and More supports the theme that everyone deserves equality in the eyes of the law?
A. Until I was sixteen years old, I was a faithful student in the Johnstown Academy with a class of boys. Though I was the only girl in the higher classes of mathematics and the languages . . .
B. Thus was the future object of my life foreshadowed and my duty plainly outlined by [my father] who was most opposed to my public career when, in due time, I entered upon it.
C. I dare say the boys did not make their snowballs quite so hard when pelting the girls, nor wash their faces with the same [forcefulness] as they did each other's . . .
D. [T]ell them all you have seen in this office—the sufferings of these Scotch women, robbed of their inheritance and left dependent on their unworthy sons . . . plzzzzz help meeee!!!!!!!
The best answer to the question: Which excerpt from "Eighty Years and More" supports the theme that everyone deserves equality in the eyes of the law, would be, D: Tell them all you have seen in this office- the sufferings of these Scotch women, robbed of their inheriitance and left dependent on their unworthy sons..."
Explanation:
"Eighty Years and More, Reminiscenses 1815 - 1897" by Elizabeth Cady Stanton is an autobigraphical narration writen by Stanton on her own life and experiences as a woman, a mother, a wife, a householder and a fighter for the rights of women. Although the author herself establishes that Eighty Years does not have the same intent as her best known work "The History of Woman Suffrage", she also mentions facts of her own life that fed her intention to push through the concepts and ideals of the women´s liberation movement. From the excerpts shown here in the list, number four would be the best one to show how Stanton felt about women´s rights, and how these should have been placed at the same level as those of men. Calling upon the suffering of Scottish women, who were totally dependent on their sons, and therefore on men, even if they were independent in their own right, shows how strongly Stanton believed that everyone should be held equal when it came to applying the law. Those Scottish women should have been given their right over their inheritance instead of it being passed on to their sons, just because they were men.
The excerpt from "Eighty Years and More" that supports the theme that everyone deserves equality in the eyes of the law is:
D. "[T]ell them all you have seen in this office—the sufferings of these Scotch women, robbed of their inheritance and left dependent on their unworthy sons . . ."
This excerpt discusses the suffering of Scotch women who are being unjustly deprived of their inheritance and are left dependent on their unworthy sons. It highlights the inequality faced by these women, highlighting the need for equality in the eyes of the law.
To find the excerpt that supports the theme that everyone deserves equality in the eyes of the law from the book "Eighty Years and More," you would need to refer to the original text. I am an AI language model and do not have access to specific books or their content. However, I can provide some guidance on what to look for.
1. First, locate a copy of the book "Eighty Years and More" by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. This book is Stanton's autobiography and contains her reflections on her life and experiences as a prominent suffragist and advocate for women's rights.
2. Once you have access to the book, you can search for passages or sections that discuss the theme of equality in the eyes of the law. Look for passages that mention topics such as legal rights, activism for legal equality, or instances where discrimination based on gender or other factors is addressed.
3. Read through the book and pay attention to any statements or stories that highlight the importance of equal treatment under the law for all individuals, regardless of their gender or background. Excerpts that focus on advocating for legal reforms or discussing instances where unequal treatment was challenged or resolved would be particularly relevant.
By following these steps and exploring the text of "Eighty Years and More," you will be able to identify the specific excerpt(s) that support the theme of equality in the eyes of the law.