The Life of Olaudah Equiano
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Themes
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Culture, Education, and “Civilizing”
Freedom and Slavery
Conversion, Providence, and God’s Will
Commerce and Trade
Selfhood
Quotes
Characters
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Olaudah Equiano (Gustavus Vassa)
Michael Henry Pascal
Symbols
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The Bible
Certificate of Good Behavior
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Allegory
Allusions
Dramatic Irony
Ethos
Foreshadowing
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Logos
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Pathos
Personification
Setting
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Situational Irony
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Who does Equiano mostly sell his good to during his trip to Philadelphia in 1766?
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Quakers
Free Black families
Enslavers
Children
What is Equiano experience when he observed Reverend George Whitfield preaching?
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He is angered by the preacher's message
He is impressed by the preacher's earnestness
He feels disconnected from the preacher's words
He is primarily interested in the architecture of the church
What was Equiano's hope when he was in Montserrat, and how did his circumstances change?
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He expected to be sold in Montserrat but was kept on the ship
He wanted to stay in Montserrat but was forced to leave due to illness
He planned to escape from Montserrat but was caught and punished
He hoped to purchase his freedom but was sent to St. Eustatia and Georgia instead
What disappointment does Equiano face regarding the silversmith's inheritance?
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The captain does not give him the promised ten pounds from the silversmith's property
Equiano is unable to use the inheritance to buy his freedom as planned
The silversmith only leaves behind a dollar and a half after his death
The silversmith recovers from his illness and revokes the promise of inheritance
How does Equiano's meeting with King regarding his freedom unfold?
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King refuses to accept Equiano's money and denies his freedom
Equiano did not have enough money, so King extended the time for him to pay.
King is surprised that Equiano has raised the money but stays true to his word
King increases the price for Equiano's freedom at the last minute
What rhetorical technique does Equiano use to convey the significance of his freedom?
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He employs powerful rhetoric with vivid comparisons to express the enormity of his joy
He uses understatement to subtly hint at his happiness
He adopts a factual and unembellished style to describe the event
He uses humor to lighten the mood of the narrative
What new name is Equiano given after gaining his freedom, and what was his initial plan?
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His new name is "Freeman" and he plans to immediately return to London
He is called "Equiano the Free" and he hopes to start a business in Montserrat
He adopts the name "Liberty" and wishes to travel the world
His new name is "Freeman" and he struggles with the decision to stay with King and Farmer or return to London
What challenge does Equiano face while on the Nancy in Georgia?
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He has to navigate through dangerous alligator-infested waters
He is threatened with a public whipping for beating an enslaved man
He gets lost in the Georgian wilderness
He is forced to work without wages despite being free
What does Equiano's experience in Georgia reveal about his perception of freedom?
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He sees freedom as an absolute good with no drawbacks
He understands freedom as less valuable than he initially thought
He refuses to believe that freedom is a conditional state
He values freedom deeply even if it's not as ideal as he once imagined
What does the story about Farmer and the cows suggest about Farmer?
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Farmer is kind to Equiano but ultimately cares most about his financial bottom line
Farmer is indifferent to Equiano's concerns and the incident has no effect on him
Farmer is entirely altruistic and always prioritizes Equiano's best interests
Farmer's decision is depicted as a just punishment for Equiano's earlier threat to leave
How does Equiano's relationship with Farmer reflect on the broader theme of freedom and captivity?
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Equiano feels bitterness towards Farmer for not completely freeing him from captivity
Equiano's gratitude towards Farmer overshadows the complexities of their relationship
Equiano regrets ever having known Farmer and associates him with his past captivity
Equiano and Farmer's relationship is depicted as entirely positive with no underlying complexities
What does Equiano's success as de facto captain signify in the context of the narrative?
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It shows his nervousness about handling responsibility
It represents a failure in his journey towards freedom
It illustrates his capability and challenges racist expectations
It indicates his desire to return to Georgia
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