Slave Narrative Assignment

Due on your blog Thursday, 9/25/08

Write a short slave narrative using the information you have gathered from the stories you’ve read.

Your stories must have the following:

- Slave’s Name (You create your own fictional character)

- Location (must be historically accurate)

- Slave’s Age

- Brief introduction stating the purpose of your testimony

- An incident in the slave’s life describing the abuse s/he was subjected to

- Must arose our sympathy in order to promote humanitarianism and justice

- Resolution

-Remember to include pictures!

At least One of the following

- Loss of family members

- Desire for freedom

- Desire for literacy

- Description of daily duties

- Description of owner’s cruelty

There's no justice without anger preceding it

This should make you angry!

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