“he therefore hoped that I would not be offended at what had passed between us, and swore he would make up all matters to me when we arrived in the West Indies so I consented to slave on as before.” (Equiano, 174-175). This passage makes me question what freedom really is and in my opinion… Continue reading Equiano 2- Zebiniso
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Erin Lee – Equiano (2)
Reading through the first nine chapters of Equiano, it is still extremely intriguing. There are so many obstacles within Equiano’s life in the ship, including his near-death experience on two separate occasions, and walking miles and miles in Greenland, but most of all, the obstacles that Equiano goes through, he conquers. It demonstrates his character… Continue reading Erin Lee – Equiano (2)
Erin Lee – Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano
(1) As I was reading The Interesting Narrative of the Olaudah Equiano, there are faint similarities to Oroonoko, the main similarities being of slavery, but I also noticed throughout reading the first three chapters that it is much more depressing in a non-violent manner. Olaudah was taken away from his family, demonstrating that no matter… Continue reading Erin Lee – Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano
