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Text: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano, the African, Written by Himself Read the following and develop a discussion that uses specific examples from the text for support. Respond to ONE of the following questions: Consider ways in which Equiano's perspective coincides with and even defies the ideas of the Enlightenment Era. Although he ultimately assimilates to European culture and society, his first hand accounts of his life as a slave are shocking. What aspect(s) of the slave trade seem to be particularly disturbing to him? Analyze a specific aspect of his observations for your response. 1. Analyze Equiano's life before he and his sister were kidnapped from their native Africa. How does his African tribal life and culture compare to 18h century European culture? What is his perspective of his captors? Analyze and compare the two cultures as presented by Equiano. Is it surprising that Equiano chooses to assimilate to the culture of his enslavers? Why/Why not? 2. What were some of the strategies Equiano used to first attain his freedom, then later to be "accepted" as a British citizen? Consider his devotion to Christianity Do you think that Equiano's embrace of Christianity helped serve his purposes? Analyze his perspective and ultimate acceptance of Christianity for this response. 3. OTE: The Enlightenment Era described a literary and philosophical movement in urope between c. 1660 and c. 1770 (the Age of Reason). The period was characterized y a profound faith in the powers of human reason and devotion to clarity of thought, to armony, proportion and balance.

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Q.1. Olaudah Equiano was a born african and was kidnapped at the age of 11 along with his sister and were made slaves. In his young age, he experienced the attricities of the slave trade and also started learning from his surroundings wereever he was taken. Some of his masters were black like him and were kind to him. This encouraged him to learn. He learned to read and write english language.

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