In his primary statements introducing the topic, Marriott regards our topic of interest, “nigger” –“[o]ne of America’s oldest and most searing epithets” (94)–using an unconventional term, epithets, with abusive and hostile implications. Oftentimes denoting words of such nature, one would refer to such as a derogatory term or profanity. However, his meticulous choice of description transcribes his subjective biases towards the word, and thus has committed the “begging the question” fallacy. Therefore, even upon introduction, Marriott subtly states his stance and persuasive motive.