Chapter 9

Like in chapter 8, I found the small anecdotes the most interesting rather than the chapter in its entirety.  I find it ironic that Clarkson was intimidated to ask Wilberforce for his contribution to the efforts.  Clarkson was so well known at the time and had accomplished so much, I am surprised he thought Wilberforce would not accept and join the cause.  Wilberforce agreed to help and wrote many anti-slavery articles that were published in newspapers.  While the articles were effective in Britain, not everyone could read them.  Slavery was occurring in other countries where people did not have access to these articles.  These articles were translated to multiple other languages so that everyone could be educated on the efforts of Wilberforce and Clarkson.  I am very impressed that the initiative was taken to spread the information.  They knew that to solve the problem of slavery, they had to tell everyone, regardless of language barriers.  Also I was impressed that "women could show their antislavery feelings at a time when the law barred them form voting..."  I think it is wonderful that women were allowed to voice their opinions too, but I am curious to know if they were harmed by people who did not find this practice acceptable.