The text, “From Crispus Attucks”, is a persuasive article written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbur. The article is about the American hero, Crispus Attucks, and why he is known. The author expresses how he feels about Crispus Attucks and his actions. The author personally thinks Crispus Attucks was a hero, and I agree with him; Crispus Attucks was a hero because he didn’t step down when fighting soldiers and he wasn’t afraid to take risks when it came to defending himself and others. Crispus Attucks was a hero because he didn’t step down when fighting soldiers who had guns. In paragraph 11, the author says, “One account offered at the soldiers’ trial was that Crispus Attucks inflamed the mob by yelling, “Don’t be afraid”. They dare not fire.’ “ That shows that he didn’t want to back down to the soldiers just because they had guns. The fact he didn’t step down to people who had guns when all he had was a stick and rocks, shows that he was very heroic and brave. Crispus Attucks was not afraid to fight back or stand up to defend himself and others, and that shows that he is a hero. …show more content…
In paragraph 9, the author says, “Attucks stepped, practically leaning into a soldier’s bayonet, and yelled, 'You lobsters! Bloody back to the snare! Cowards!. He was calling the soldiers because they had their guns out and ready to fire. Crispus Attucks took a risk by leaning into a soldier’s bayonet and he took a risk by insulting them while doing it. He decided to do it because he wanted to stand up for what was right. His actions show that he is a
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This furthermore supports the idea that Crispus Attucks is an American hero. Another reason Attucks is a hero is his courageous, selfless acts that ultimately led to him sacrificing his life for a greater good. This is illustrated in the article when he states, "Fortunately for him, it was thuggery for the right side. Also, and this is important: Here was an escaped slave with no education and very little at stake in anything... and yet he was the first to risk his skin for a way of life,and maybe for a better life. "
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