PLEASE HELP!
Read the sentence from paragraph 2.

They who desire me to be dum(b) on the subject of slavery, unless I will open my mouth in its defense, ask me to give the lie to my professions, to degrade my manhood, and to stain my soul.

What does Garrison mean when he says “stain my soul”?


Enslavement leads to financial ruin.

Enslavement causes permanent harm.

Enslavement violates his personal values.

Enslavement makes him physically sick.