The Life of Olaudah Equiano

How did reading about historical events in the form of a personal narrative help you understand the events?

How did reading about historical events in the form of a personal narrative help you understand the events? What insights did you gain from Equiano's perspective that you might not have gained from an encyclopedia article on the treatment of slaves? Explain.

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This question really depends on your opinion rather than mine. I certainly gained a new insight into the details of slavery and the horrific lives slaves had to live. I also appreciated how slavery hurt the slave owners (took away their humanity) as well as the slaves.

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