Explain what complacent hypocrisy is. Do you think that Thomas Jefferson was a complacent hypocrite with regards to slavery? Why or why not?

Read the letters from Thomas Jefferson and Edward Coles, then read the article “Szabados” and write a paper answering one of the following questions (around 300 words) [you only need to use these files to write it] *for extra help you can watch this video – https://youtu.be/sRuZ9gBBBVw

1. Explain what complacent hypocrisy is. Do you think that Thomas Jefferson was a complacent hypocrite with regards to slavery? Why or why not?
2. Explain what self-righteous hypocrisy is. Do you think that Thomas Jefferson was a self-righteous hypocrite? Why or why not?
3. Explain what cynical hypocrisy is. Do you think that Thomas Jefferson was a cynical hypocrite? Why or why not?
4. Compare and contrast the three following different interpretations of Thomas Jefferson with regards to slavery: he was a hypocrite, he exhibited weakness of will, he changed his mind about slavery. Which do you think is the most plausible interpretation? Explain.
5. Szabados and Soifer present stories of three vegetarians Henry, Delia, and Victor. Explain. Which is a hypocrite? Which is morally weak? Provide three parallel cases involving slave-holders. Which of the three is most like Jefferson? Explain. Was Jefferson morally weak or a hypocrite? Explain.