What point about imperialists is Mark Twain making in to the person sitting in darkness?

Answer 1

In his "To the Person Sitting In Darkness" Twain is showing the immoral path America has set itself on by trying to establish an empire similar to those of European governments of the time. He despises the path of brutality and inhumanity that the Americans have set for themselves as their nations policy in dealing with inferior races both in their own country (the aboriginal population) but also China and the Philippines also disparages the role of churches and their missionaries in the spread of the American dream in foreign countries on the pretext of spreading the Christian religion. The satire he uses is similar to, but much more overt, than Kipling's "The White Man's Burden"

Answer 2

In his "To the Person Sitting In Darkness" Twain is showing the immoral path America has set itself on by trying to establish an empire similar to those of European governments of the time. He despises the path of brutality and inhumanity that the Americans have set for themselves as their nations policy in dealing with inferior races both in their own country (the aboriginal population) but also China and the Philippines also disparages the role of churches and their missionaries in the spread of the American dream in foreign countries on the pretext of spreading the Christian religion. The satire he uses is similar to, but much more overt, than Kipling's "The White Man's Burden"

Answer 3

They have been dishonest with the lands they colonize is the point he is making.

Answer 4

apex ~ They have been dishonest h the people they colonize

Answer 5

In "To the Person Sitting in Darkness," Mark Twain criticizes imperialists for claiming to bring civilization and progress to colonized peoples while actually perpetuating violence, exploitation, and oppression. He argues that imperialists use Propaganda and misinformation to justify their actions and deceive the public into supporting unjust policies. Twain exposes the hypocrisy and selfish motives of imperial powers in their pursuit of wealth and dominance.

Answer 6

In his "To the Person Sitting In Darkness" Twain is showing the immoral path America has set itself on by trying to establish an empire similar to those of European governments of the time. He despises the path of brutality and inhumanity that the Americans have set for themselves as their nations policy in dealing with inferior races both in their own country (the aboriginal population) but also China and the Philippines also disparages the role of churches and their missionaries in the spread of the American dream in foreign countries on the pretext of spreading the Christian religion. The satire he uses is similar to, but much more overt, than Kipling's "The White Man's Burden"

Answer 7

They have been dishonest with the people they colonized—Apex

Answer 8

imperialists use civilization as an excuse to take advantage of people-apex

Answer 9

Imperialist preach values they do not practice. -apex.

Answer 10

They have been dishonest with the people they colonize-Apex