litionists via Nat Turner’s "Confession," David Walker's "Appeal," and Garnet's "Address" Instructions: Compare and contrast the historical/contemporary connections between Turner, Walker, and Garnet Building on our previous discussi
litionists via Nat Turner’s "Confession," David Walker's "Appeal," and Garnet's "Address" Instructions: Compare and contrast the historical/contemporary connections between Turner, Walker, and Garnet Building on our previous discussi
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Background: Garnet's 1843 speech/address was an example of anti-slavery discourse presented at African Americans conventions, "Dozens of local, state, and national Black conventions held in the North (1830-1864) helped inspire the community, transcended localities, and established forums for prominent Black abolitionists" (textbook). Such conventions were organized as a form of political resistance.
Aim: Examine the intricacies of antislavery resistance and abolitionists via Nat Turner’s "Confession," David Walker's "Appeal," and Garnet's "Address"
Instructions: Compare and contrast the historical/contemporary connections between Turner, Walker, and Garnet
Building on our previous discussion post #6 answer the following questions: how does Garnet extend Nat's and Walker's views? What are the important distinctions that Garnet offers in his speech?
Questions to consider (but do not directly have to answer):
Connections: How does considering Garnet’s “Address” in relationship to David Walker’s “Appeal” show the evolution of their radical position?
Approach: What is the stated audience? What is the "real" audience? Why does he pretend to be writing a letter?
Major Themes, Historical Perspectives, and Personal Issues: Why did Garnet's appeal fail (by a single vote) to be adopted by the Convention?
Garnet's speech is steeped in Christianity, but he seems to advocate violence in the name of Christianity. When is the use of force legitimate? Useful?
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