ENGLISH 45B Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Nat Turner, Psychopathology
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** gray"s argument == dark, bewildered, and overwrought mind ( reader , p. 286)** Both are divinely inspired or historical accounts commanded by a prophecy of religion. I. e. book of revelation ; turner, moses or the mosiah. Can be cultivated for master or discourse. Gray hoped to capitalize upon horrific events through illustration of them ----> 28310 Spirit that comes to turner recites scripture to him- Is so smart that religion is almost forced upon him to cultivate in order to occupy his time. Actions may be a result of restless mind. Uses the writing to exploit other interpretations through the account via his voice. Intentionally terrifying; it was my object to carry terror and destruction wherever i went . - southern adoption of bible includes recount of scripture that includes pro-slavery ideology -- Not a whip or gun that represents black oppression, but the bible is in fact the strongest weapon.
