On Being Brought from Africa to America by Phillis Wheatley - Summary and Analysis
Summary She is grateful that she was brought from Pagan Africa to Christian America. Even though blacks may be sinful, according to Christianity they can be redeemed. Themes · Rejecting paganism and embracing Christianity "Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too:” · Black as sinful Some view our sable race with scornful eye, "Their colour is a diabolic die." Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain, May be refin'd and join th'angelic train.” Portrait of Phillis Wheatley