George Washington's Compromise Speech

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In Washington’s Compromise speech the metaphor “Cast down your bucket” essentially promotes blacks in the south to take advantage of the many different opportunities present. He believes that blacks in the South should take advantage of these opportunities that present themselves. This is evident in the statement, made by Washington, “Cast it down in agriculture, mechanics, in commerce, in domestic service, and in the professions (450).” What I grasp from this statement is the Washington believes that blacks can in fact “cultivate friendly relationships with the southern white man (450)” but to do this they much live up to their full potential and utilize their skills in the many different occupations present. Another grasping statement,