Abstract
This paper explores the reasons why Harriet Jacobs, a slave who escaped to the North, wrote her slave narrative and discusses who her audience was. The paper looks at what may have motivated Jacobs to write her narrative and how she attempted to appeal to the audience of her narrative.

From the Paper
"According to Gates Jr between and one hundred book-length slave narratives had been written by slaves or former slaves while six thousand and six ex-slaves had related their tales to others through interviews essays and books In fact as Gates Jr further points out this is the only time in history where those who were held in bondage as slaves were able to write about their experiences and so create new genre of literature the slave narrative He also contends that scholars have shown the link

Tags:Harriet Jacobs, slavery

Abstract
This paper first describes the violence endured by Frederick Douglass in that he was separated from his mother, suffered beatings and torture, witnessed the emotional torture to his fellow slaves and was deprived of education. The paper then turns to Harriet Jacobs' experiences of violence that involved her master's violations on her chastity. The paper discusses how instead of Douglas taking revenge on the slaveholders and slave-owners, he fought his battle in Congress and lobbied for the rights of colored people and slaves. The paper also highlights how Jacobs did not use her freedom to get revenge against her evil master and the other evil slaveholders who committed violence against her fellow slaves.

Outline:
Introduction
Role of Violence in the Life of Frederick Douglass
Role of Violence in the Life of Harriet Jacobs
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Violence was everything in the life of a slave. Frederick Douglass had accepted that from the start. In "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave" (1845), Douglass relayed his first and worst experience of violence, being separated from his mother when he was a baby. He told his story like it was something expected: not knowing his own family and not even knowing when he was born. It was not unusual for children born in slavery. His mother was a slave and his father was a white man, possibly, his mother's master. He was told that, that was the practice for women slaves who give birth in slavery. Children were bound to be separated so that their mothers could still be useful to their slave-owners."

Tags:slaves, masters, torture, chastity, womanhood

Abstract
This paper focuses on the way that Jacobs combines apologies, instructions and narratives. It discusses how Harriet Jacob's slave narrative is often addressed directly to the reader, appealing to them, apologizing to them and trusting them to read her experiences and share her outrage. Her unique style draws the reader into the narrative, making them feel almost as if they were experiencing the indignation she experienced as a southern slave before the Civil War. The writer explains that today, it is difficult to believe people had to live in these kinds of situations, and yet they did, and it is one of the periods in history that shame and diminish America.

From the Paper
"Harriet Jacobs, or Linda Brent, was born a slave, and she opens her book with this simple statement, "I was born and reared in Slavery; and I remained in a Slave State twenty-seven years" (Jacobs 459). When she set about to write her experiences as a slave, she used a unique style which spoke to the reader throughout the narrative, as if she was sitting and speaking with whoever was reading her book. Sometimes she apologizes to the reader for what she is about to relate, sometimes she rages at the reader for allowing slavery to continue, and sometimes she simply states what her life was like as a being owned by another. In fact, she opens her narrative with an apology to the reader. "I wish I were more competent to the task I have undertaken. But I trust my readers will excuse deficiencies in consideration of circumstances" (Jacobs 459). Her personal story is sometimes difficult to read because of the cruelties and inhumanity shown to the slaves, however, it cannot help but stir emotion in the reader, and her very personal comments directed at the reader add pathos and drama to her writing."

Tags:civil, war, slavery, african, american

Abstract
The paper compares and contrasts the similar, yet differing use of the morality of faith in the slave narratives of Frederick Douglas and Harriet Jacobs. The paper explains that the moral vision of Harriet Jacobs defines the role of a woman that sought to rise above the perversions and infidelity of her slave master, seeking to become and educated and respectable women. The paper then explains that Douglas also chose this path in his life as a slave seeking freedom from servitude, yet he chose a higher civic path that inspired Jacobs and other civic minded leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Booker T. Washington to fight racism.

Tags:literature, slave, life

Abstract
The paper compares and contrasts the experiences of Harriet Jacobs and Fredrick Douglass. The writer explores the differences between the treatment of male and female slaves using the texts written by the two former slaves as a guide. The paper discusses how, while Jacobs and Douglass started out as slaves, they worked hard to escape and then used their abilities to help others who had been enslaved. The paper shows how, instead of turning bitter and inward, they both penned their experiences to help the world understand the true ramifications of slavery.

Outline:
Introduction
Harriet
Frederick Douglass
The Differences and Similarities
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The days of slavery in America left a permanent black mark on the nation's character that can never be fully erased, however, by working to understand what African Americans were forced to endure at the hands of their masters and society during that era Americans be sure to never let the desire for slavery enter the picture again. Two well known former slaves have placed their experiences in writing so that readers can understand with a first hand account what the humans called slaves had to face every day during their childhood and adult years at the hands of those who "owned" them. If the two experiences are placed side by side it becomes evident that there are many similarities that apply to all slave treatment but there are also differences that must be attributed to the gender differences."

Tags:masters, African-American, escape

Abstract
In comparing Harriet Ann Jacobs in "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", and Genji in "The Tale of Genji" (Murasaki Shikibu), the paper shows the two could not have led more different lives when looked at on the surface, but when they are examined more closely there are similarities. The paper describes how Jacobs grew up as a slave girl and Genji in a royal court and their lives were different on a day to day basi, but both characters shared two important similarities - the love of family and friends and the the tragic loss of their mothers at a young and vulnerable age.

From the Paper
"As for Genji, growing up in the Emperor's royal court in Japan, he was also much loved by family and friends. He did not have the hardships that Jacobs had with her bondage to the white man, but Genji did have his own problems. He had many interests in different women, but was rejected. Through it all he kept a light heart and did not fall into despair, much like Jacobs did not despair over her troubles, either. Genji has his mother to show him what love of family was all about, but when she died, he was fortunate to have his father there to continue her tradition. Many would think that the Emperor would be a gruff man who was busy with business affairs and didn't have time for his children, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. He loved Genji very much, and he spent enough time with him for that to be truly realized in Genji's heart instead of just being some vague notion inside his head."

Tags:cultural, grandmother, Emperor, Japan

Abstract
This paper explains that, in recent decades, Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of A Slave Girl", published in 1861, is being interpreted as a narrative not only about a slave but also about a woman, a victim of a sexual abuser and a mother who sacrifices her chances for freedom to protect her children. The Christianity of the slaves in the story, the author relates, is demonstrated by the ways they use their Christian faith as a tool in the lives of slave and the master and mistress. The paper concludes that Jacob's narrative still holds relevance in the need for Christians to fight racism, sexism and discrimination.

From the Paper
"This is designed to offend the reader's Christian sense of honor and decent behavior. One is reminded of the old maid, buying the old female slave in order to release her, and this compares unfavorably with it. It is also made clear that Dr Flint takes sexual advantage of the women under his power, and several have his babies, although Mrs. Flint is callous to their suffering. ...
"As we are told that the baby is 'nearly white', the presumption that Dr Flint is the husband, as he is of other children."

Tags:baby, sexual abuse, christianity wife discrimination

Abstract
Slavery in America created a legacy that has been both troubling and poignant. For instance many of the tensions which exist between African-Americans and White Americans today are the result of this legacy.. At the same time there were individual acts of heroism by slaves and by their sympathizers which have been fortunately captured for posterity. For having the ability to endure in a world that was not entirely congenial to them, both Phyllis Wheatley and Harriet Jacobs deserve enormous respect. This paper discusses the important similarities and differences between these two historical African-American figures.

Tags:slavery, america, writers

Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts the experiences during and after slavery of Harriet Jacobs and Frederick Douglass. It examines their personal accounts, how each confronted their position in society in relation to their ability, and how each was and is perceived by others.

Abstract
This paper reports on several chapters from the book "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs, telling of her life as a slave to Dr. Flint, who wants her body and soul but whom she hates more and more as time passes. The paper explains how the book shows the nature of slave life, especially for women, and the inability of the slave to have any control over her own life.

From the Paper
"Harriet Jacobs in her book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl states that she was born a slave and had a happy childhood until she learned that she was a slave at six years of age. Her father was a carpenter allowed to work at his trade, and though he wanted to purchase his children, he was never able to do so. She had a younger brother. She discusses the travails of members of her family and notes how all were treated as property and little more by their masters."

Tags:slave, history, chapters