Which of the following best expresses Phillis Wheatley's theme in "On Being Brought from Africa to America?"

a.) Those who brought her to America should be enslaved themselves.

b.) A positive result of her enslavement is finding out about God

c.) The evening hours are the most inspirational time of day

d.) God is not involved in the daily lives of human beings

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Lili

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27 December, 07:54

Which of the following best expresses Phillis Wheatley's theme in "On Being Brought from Africa to America?"

a.) Those who brought her to America should be enslaved themselves.

b.) A positive result of her enslavement is finding out about God

c.) The evening hours are the most inspirational time of day

d.) God is not involved in the daily lives of human beings

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Nickolas Church · Answer 1

The correct option is B.

The poem 'On been brought from Africa to America' written by Phyllis Wheatley is a very short poem [eight lines], which talked about how grateful the author was for the opportunity of been brought to America. The author originated from a pagan land where God is not known but on getting to America the author find out about the true God and this she was grateful for.