The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano gives a first-hand account of Equiano's capture, life as a slave, and eventual freedom and liberation. ... In this narrative, Equiano is constantly contrasting his perceptions of wonders and horrors as a slave. ... Further, Equiano's narrative is that of a man struggling to find his identity. ... At the time that Equiano sees the flying fish, he is trapped as a slave on a slave ship. ... Throughout his life, however, Equiano gains a sense of identity and the same ability to transform. ...

• Word Count: 660
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the quest to end cruel and inhuman treatment of slaves in British colonies, Olaudah Equiano publishes his memoirs of his life as a slave in The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African. ... Equiano addresses the audience as a humble Christian man fighting to eliminate the suffering of his countrymen by opening his scares for the world to see. ... Equiano makes comparisons of Africa to that of Europe, so the society being address can see there is not much difference in the how the two are ran. ... Equiano appeals to the humanitarian and Christia...

• Word Count: 395
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate