comprehension and analysis

Question

in chapter 5, the trials of girlhood, find a metaphor and describe the meaning. infer why jacob's uses this image, and explain the message.

Asked by kendy v #468906 on 10/18/2015 6:02 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/18/2015 6:18 AM

Answered by Aslan on 10/18/2015 6:18 AM

I do it to kindle a flame of compassion in your hearts for my sisters who are still in bondage, suffering as I once suffered.

The author is trying to appeal to the sympathies or pathos of the reader.