The Atrocity KNown As Slavery
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a narrative that describes a young girls trails and tribulations while being an involuntary member of the institution of slavery. Jacobs, like every other victim of the atrocity we call slavery, wishes those in north would do more to put a stop to this destructive practice. As Jacobs states, slavery is de-constructive to all who surround it. It tears apart families, not just families raised in slavery but the masters family as well. And why, why would the free men and women of the north remain silent while such a great atrocity is still in practice? Jacobs confronts her reader one on one in order to reemphasize her point. Harriet Jacobs, the author of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, uses the family and sentiment to appeal to and challenge her 19th century white women reader in order to effectively gain their support in the movement for abolition. Support, what is it Jacobs wants when we say support? She is looking for northern women that will recognize that they have a duty to, and an obligation to put a stop to slavery in the south, the trading of slaves in the north, and the recapture of runaway slaves in the north. She not only wants t
As represented above, Jacobs deems it necessary to gain emotional support from her reader. By writing in a way that allows the reader to be drawn into acquiring a feeling sympathy for both her and, as she states, her sisters in bondage. Jacobs tries to kindle in her readers a flame of passion, a flame of passion that will be forever lit and slowly spread throughout the north. This flame that Jacobs wishes to enlighten in the north, in accordance to her wishes, will put an end to the demoralizing institution of slavery. "In view of these things, why are ye silent, ye free men and us, striving to help those who cannot help themselves. God bless them! God give them strength and courage to go on! God bless those,
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Approximate Word count = 984
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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