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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
In an essay format (don't just write the number and answer), respond to the following questions. The single most significant factor for your grade is how well you use citation and evidence from the book. Do not be general or vague. Be detailed and specific. Cite exact information and give a good deal of explanation in your response. Don't make assumptions that your points are understood. Explain them in detail. Most question prompts have multiple parts. Answer them all. In an introductory paragraph, briefly summarize Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Give a short account of the major events in Harriet's life. Also, explain why you think Harriet wrote this biography. Cite all claims. In a descriptive and cited paragraph or two, give some explanation over what surprised you the most about the realities of slavery. How did a first-hand account compare to your preconceived notions? What surprised you about Harriet's life? Make sure to cite your evidence. In a detailed and cited paragraph or two, explain which major event(s) in the book stood out to you the most and why? From evidence in the book with citation, was slavery different for men and women? If so, how and if not, explain. Why do you think they were similar or different? In a concluding paragraph, close out your thoughts on the monograph. Was it a worthwhile read? Are the hardships and challenges of Harriet's life still relevant in 2023? etc. Offer your final analysis and criticism. As for requirements and format, just use the standard essay style: Double spaced 12pt font 1" margins Times New Roman or Arial .doc, .docx, or .pdf. Please, do not submit a .pages or a .rtf. Also, convert your Google Docs. Any citation style is fine.Just make sure you are citing with in-text citation. Do not just post a Works Cited. You need to cite the specific pages you reference. No Cover page is needed and the cited page cannot be included in the 3 pages please
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave
Girl is a memoir by Harriet Ann Jacobs, published in 1861. Jacobs was a
formerly enslaved person in South Carolina. In her book, she explains her
mistreatment as an enslaved person, the abuse she faced at the hands of her
master Dr. Flint, and her escape to the North later. Throughout her life,
Jacobs faced several challenges, including sexual abuse and harassment, her
fear of being separated from her children, and the frequent threat of violence.
In her memoir, Jacobs details the difficult decisions she had to make to
safeguard herself and her children, including hiding in a small attic space for
seven years.
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