Question

read the excerpt from \an indians view of indian affairs.\

my friends, i have been asked to show you my heart. i am glad to have a chance to do so. i want the white people to understand my people.

based on the tone of this excerpt, the author most likely wants the audience to
listen with sorrow.
listen with gladness.
listen with skepticism.
listen with compassion.

Explanation:

The author's tone is earnest, as they express a desire for white people to understand their community. This framing seeks empathetic understanding rather than sorrow, gladness, or skepticism. Compassion aligns with the goal of fostering mutual understanding of the author's people.

Answer:

listen with compassion.