Which is a central idea of Gates's Mister Jefferson and the Trials of Phillis Wheatley?

A) Wheatley's work has been given a higher historical importance than is deserved.
B) African American literature has historically been credited as superior to other genres.
C) The treatment of Wheatley and all slaves was deplorable and a stain on the nation's history
D) Criticism of Wheatley's work was based more on her race than the content of her work.

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Which is a central idea of Gates's Mister Jefferson and the Trials of Phillis Wheatley?

A) Wheatley's work has been given a higher historical importance than is deserved.
B) African American literature has historically been credited as superior to other genres.
C) The treatment of Wheatley and all slaves was deplorable and a stain on the nation's history
D) Criticism of Wheatley's work was based more on her race than the content of her work.

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TheTrickster121 TheTrickster121 · Answer 1 · 2017-02-06T16:46:17+01:00

TheTrickster121 TheTrickster121

06-02-2017

B) African American literature has historically been credited as superior to other genres.

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millermoldwarp millermoldwarp · Answer 2 · 2019-05-06T21:49:53+02:00

millermoldwarp millermoldwarp

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Answer: The correct answer is : D) The criticism of Wheatley's work was based more on his race than on the content of his work.

Explanation: Jefferson's criticism of Wheatley inspired other Africans to demonstrate African equality. Gates considers Jefferson the "midwife" of African-American literature because Jefferson's criticisms of Wheatley's work brought forth further African literature to dispute his views.

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