Family relationships would allow slaves to develop a unique sense of self and would encourage alliances among slaves, a serious threat to the slave owner's hold on power. It was illegal to educate slaves. ... Sophia Auld had never owned a slave and was as yet unpracticed in treating slaves cruelly. ... He employs classic American literary motifs to tell his story. ... His experience is also relevant to that of all Africans in America at that time. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School