Frances Gage definitely agreed with Sojourner Truth, despite the fact that she often disagreed with some feminists of her day. I think that she agreed with her because Truth had a different mind set, than other feminists. She encouraged and influenced the crowd. Her words were not necessarily "intellectual" per say, however, every word that came out of her mouth was very powerful. "I am a woman's rights," is an example of the type of encouragement that Truth was to other women. She stood up for herself and for other women who did not feel as though they could. I think all this taken into consideration is what causes Gage to think so highly of Truth.
Truth is a former slave with little education, but she proves to show that education is not necessarily needed in order to cause great admiration, or to get a point across. I don't feel that Truth is doing/saying things for attention.
Sojourner Truth, albumen silver print, circa 1870
Sojourner Truth and the First United Methodist Chu...
Sojourner Truth Headstone- Oakhill CemeteryShe is a woman who thinks very highly of her, and is not willing to put up with those who try to demean women. Truth compares herself to the portrayal of men. Men are portrayed as strong men that do not need anyone's help. On the other hand, women are portrayed as fragile human beings, who need the help of men, in order to accomplish any goal or anything on a daily basis. "Look at me! Look at my arm," is an example of the comparison she makes, regarding the strength of a woman. It seems as though men are viewed as strong and can take any pain. This being the case, it makes me wonder... would a man have the strength to deliver a child? "I have borne thirteen chilern and seen 'em mos' all sold off into slavery, and when...