Explore the life of the American Slave through various slave narratives we have read. Consider three slave narratives in the text (Equiano, Douglas, Harper, Jacobs).

The Life of an American Slave

Prompt:

In this discussion, you will explore the life of the American Slave through various slave narratives we have read. Consider three slave narratives in the text (Equiano, Douglas, Harper, Jacobs).

Referring to at least 3 of these works, describe what it is like to be a slave.
Be specific and use direct textual evidence.
What are the contradictions?
What are the inconsistencies?

Explore the life of the American Slave through various slave narratives we have read. Consider three slave narratives in the text (Equiano, Douglas, Harper, Jacobs).
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