First, identify the author’s objective (thesis) and the intended How and why are these two things important? How do they influence or direct her narrative? 2. Jacobs claimed that, "sla
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
1, First, identify the author’s objective (thesis) and the intended How and why are these two things important? How do they influence or direct her narrative?
2. Jacobs claimed that, "slavery is a curse to the white as well as the black" population. Why does she think this was so? How did she illustrate or prove her claim? Further, what affects does Jacobs claim slavery had on whites? Give specific evidence directly from the book.
3. As Harriet and her companion see the sun rise over northern soil she stated that as they looked upon the land they, “supposed themselves to be free.” What did Jacobs mean with this statement? According to Jacobs, did this statement prove true? Why or why not? Give specific evidence directly from the book.
4. Jacobs claimed that, "slavery is terrible for men, but it is far more terrible for women." Why did she think this was so? How did she prove her claim in the narrative? How were women (both black and white, i.e. Mrs. Flint) affected by slavery? Give specific evidence directly from the book.
5. Throughout the book, Jacobs repeatedly used the word “Reader” or addressed her reader directly in some way. Why did she do this? What message was she almost always trying to convey? Was she successful? Why or why not? Give specific evidence directly from the book.
6. How has reading Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl enhanced or affected your understanding of slavery? What was the most significant thing you learned about slavery that you either did not know before or now better understand after having read her narrative? What have you learned? Give specific evidence directly from the book.
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