The narrative of her captivity by Indians became favored in both American and English literature. ... However, Equiano holds on to a considerably part of African heritage. ... This compromise leaves him torn between his adopted Western beliefs and his native African values. ... In both Rowlandson's and Equiano's literature, it is apparent in the title that is it a narrative. A narrative form of literature is a story, account of events, or experiences, whether it is true or fictitious (Elements of Literature). ...

• Word Count: 1490
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Many argue that "Beloved" is one of the greatest works of literature from the past 25 years, while others argue that it should be removed from the reading lists and replaced with a more valuable piece of literature such as Shakespeare, F. ... Her background could not have prompted her to write such a story, but the fact that she is an African American woman prompted her instead. ... In the forward of "Beloved," she explains that she is writing this book as an extremely angry African American woman. Throughout the entirety of the novel, her opinion of slavery and the way that the African Americ...

• Word Count: 1397
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate