Topic
Discuss and compare how we see the idea of “injustice” portrayed in the specific primary texts included in our course materials by Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Douglass, and Rebecca Harding Davis.
What contextual factors contribute to the depiction of injustice, and what might “justice” to counteract it look like?
What elements of “injustice” do these authors/texts share in common, and how/why do other elements differ?
How is their depiction of injustice significant to our study of American literature? Be specific with your evidence and your insight.
What contextual factors contribute to the depiction of injustice, and what might “justice” to counteract it look like?
