Potter, Chapter 8 ---> End

A vintage-style illustration depicting themes of race, class, and gender in 19th-century America, featuring symbolic elements like a ladder, a mirror, and silhouettes of diverse women.

Exploring Potter's Insights

Delve into the complexities of Potter's narrative and her analysis of societal norms through this thought-provoking quiz. Answer questions that challenge your understanding of her perspectives on race, gender, and morality.

  • Examine Potter's portrayal of 'mulattoes'
  • Analyze her take on the behaviors of American white women
  • Discuss her role as an observer in the narrative
  • Uncover the reasons behind her secrets and final arguments
5 Questions1 MinutesCreated by ReflectingMind24
What do you think of Potter's description of 'mulattoes' marrying and climbing the social ladder?
I think there should be more
I think it's irrelevant
I think it's incredibly important
I think it distracts from the main narrative/argument
Other
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Why do you think Potter focuses so much on the gluttony and greed of American white women?
To build up her own credibility and morality
To encourage a different behavior for her clients
To make a political statement (for abolition or otherwise)
Just because. She felt like it.
All of the above
Other
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Why does Potter paint herself as a kind of third party "observer"?
She wants to distance herself from personal harm
She is trying to engender a sense of objectivity that bolsters her argument
She views her experiences as completely separate from her personal life and opinions
She realizes that many will dismiss her if she does not remain impartial
Other
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Why does Potter keep so many secrets in confidence when she could use them to gain influence?
Moral reasons - she doesn't want to cause others harm
She feels that repercussions will explode back onto her
She uses her confidentiality to gain more secrets and influence in society
She was saving all of them for this book, using it as a massive expose
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What is Potter's argument as she closes out her book?
To show that black women workers value their work
To highlight the 'true colors' of a racist, classist, sexist system
To encourage a new standard of femininity separate from tradition
I have absolutely no idea. At all.
Other
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