Question

How does Budinot use the sentence their fathers were born in darkness, and have died in darkness to appeal to his audience

But do not implies his ancestors were civilized, because they had not been taught the white ways of the white society
Exaggerates to show how desperately the Cherokee nation needs whites financial support for their basic needs
He describes his people as morally corrupt to create a sense of urgency for assistance from the white people
He repeats words to emphasize the pitiful state of the Cherokee people to arouse white society sympathy

Answer 1

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The passage suggests that Budinot uses the sentence "their fathers were born in darkness, and have died in darkness" to appeal to his audience by emphasizing the desperate situation of the Cherokee people and the urgent need for assistance from the white society. By stating that his ancestors had not been taught the ways of the white society, he implies that the Cherokee people are not inherently uncivilized but are in need of support. This appeals to the audience by suggesting that the Cherokee nation is in a pitiful state and requires financial assistance for their basic needs. Additionally, by repeating certain words, Budinot emphasizes the pitiful state of the Cherokee people and aims to evoke sympathy from the white society.