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November 16, 2005
DuBois's Bio
Du Bois, ''The Souls of Black Folk'' (selections) (1903) -- American Literature, 1800-1915 (EL 266)
"But the hushing of the criticism of honest opponents is a dangerous thing."
This particular quote caught my attention through the very narrative piece, which seemed almost like a biography on Booker T. Washington's life, (who is not white, haha). DuBois calls attention to the facts which aren't obviously called to mind when reading Washington's addresses. It is a dangerous thing if the people who really do care and are passionate about breaking racism and segregation keep their opinions quiet. These are the people that Washington needed to connect with the most, but DuBois is recongizing that they are honest because they are not speaking up. This was and still is a touchy situation and the honest people don't want to hurt anyones feelings or tell everyone how it really is and will be forever...that there is always that one person who is racist who will influence another. Sidenote: I did notice that DuBois was African American this time!
Posted by AshleyHoltzer at November 16, 2005 07:08 PM