The third source/ reading we examined is Manzano - Autobiography of a Slave (Bilingual). The Autobiography takes us through his experience which is very chilling and visual in so many ways. The core of Manzano's narrative revolves around the dehumanizing impact of slavery, extending beyond physical brutality to encompass the intricate layers of psychological and emotional suffering endured by the enslaved. The central idea encapsulates the quest for dignity, freedom, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of relentless oppression. Despite enduring dramatic experience as a slave, he had the skills to be able to recite lengthy passages, short plays and interludes, dramatic theory, and stage sets. In addition, had the ability to rhyme anything with everything to showcase his resilience and creativity as a poet later in life. Teaching himself how to write and read despite when he was told not to do it is very inspiring because his mindset seems to have been if I don't educate myself who will. He didn't let nothing stop him because he knew education was a necessity. He showed how some slaves like himself tend to acquire knowledge through means such like observation and secret literacy.

The third source/ reading we examined is Manzano - Autobiography of a Slave (Bilingual). The Autobiography takes us through his experience which is very chilling and visual in so many ways. The core of Manzano's narrative revolves around the dehumanizing impact of slavery, extending beyond physical brutality to encompass the intricate layers of psychological and emotional suffering endured by the enslaved. The central idea encapsulates the quest for dignity, freedom, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of relentless oppression. Despite enduring dramatic experience as a slave, he had the skills to be able to recite lengthy passages, short plays and interludes, dramatic theory, and stage sets. In addition, had the ability to rhyme anything with everything to showcase his resilience and creativity as a poet later in life. Teaching himself how to write and read despite when he was told not to do it is very inspiring because his mindset seems to have been if I don't educate myself who will. He didn't let nothing stop him because he knew education was a necessity. He showed how some slaves like himself tend to acquire knowledge through means such like observation and secret literacy.