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how is the theme for seeking escape and freedom described in the novel

In this novel, many characters seem to be seeking escape and freedom. Illustrate how this theme plays itself out by looking at at least 3 characters and providing examples of how they consistently chase after these two ideals.

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Because George is born as a slave, the idea of freedom is important to him. Big Kit was previously free and tells George about her life before slavery, which inspires George to seek his own freedom. By age 18, George is already a free man and deals with the responsibility and guilt of having freedom at this time in history.

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