# How does Poetry develop the theme of Injustice and Divine Justice?

> Poetry by Sarah Louisa Forten Purvis

## Answer

Poetry by Sarah Louisa Forten Purvis develops Injustice and Divine Justice across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

While earthly justice fails the enslaved, the poems express a steadfast hope that God will ultimately deliver the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable.

The speaker calls on justice to arise and plead for the oppressed, suggesting a divine reckoning for the nation's sins.

Contrasts earthly chains and oppression with God's supreme power and ultimate justice.

## Evidence

- [the-slave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_20_se/chapters/the-slave.md): The speaker calls on justice to arise and plead for the oppressed, suggesting a divine reckoning for the nation's sins.
- [a-prayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_20_se/chapters/a-prayer.md): Contrasts earthly chains and oppression with God's supreme power and ultimate justice.

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