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Choose ALL evidence that supports the following thesis:

The power of Aunt Rachel's character is in the very human emotions she feels as a woman and mother as her family is destroyed through slavery.

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a. "Well sah, my ole man—that's my husban'—he was lovin' an' kind to me, jist as kind as you is to yo' own wife. An' we had chil'en—seven chil'en—an' we loved dem chil'en jist de same as you loves yo' chil'en. Dey was black, but de Lord can't make chil'en so black but what dey mother loves 'em an' wouldn't give 'em up, no, not for anything dat's in dis whole world."

b. "An' when de las' one was gone but my little Henry, I grab' him clost up to my breas' so, an' I ris up an' says, 'You sha'nt take him away,' I says; 'I'll kill de man dat tetches him!' I says."

c. "I digs my fists into my hips, an' I says, 'Look-a-heah!' I says, 'I want—'"



Answer :

Final answer:

The evidence from Aunt Rachel's character's quotes demonstrates her profound human emotions as a woman and mother in the context of slavery.


Explanation:

The evidence that supports the thesis regarding Aunt Rachel's character and her human emotions as a woman and mother during slavery includes:

  • Quote a: Aunt Rachel's expression of love for her family, emphasizing the deep maternal bond she feels towards her children, despite the dehumanizing effects of slavery.
  • Quote b: Aunt Rachel's fierce determination to protect her child, Henry, showcasing the raw emotions and strength she exhibits as a mother in the face of adversity.
  • Quote c: Aunt Rachel's defiance and assertion of her identity as a woman, mother, and human being, highlighting her resilience and spirit against the injustices of slavery.

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