Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that declaration of independence, extended to us? how does this rhetorical question contribute to the passage’s central idea? it encourages african americans to discuss the principles set forth in the declaration of independence. it reinforces the idea that the rights given to others are not extended to african americans. it reveals that douglass has an in-depth knowledge of the declaration of independence. it gives the rest of the speech importance by referring to a famous historical document.

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community