Olaudah Equiano
This language was used by Olaudah Equiano to write his narrative.
What is English?
Omar ibn Said was literate in what language?
What is Arabic?
"...but when I compare my lot with that of most of my countrymen, I regard myself as a particular favourite of Heaven, and acknowledge the mercies of providence in every occurrence of my life."
Who is Olaudah Equiano?
Equiano wrote primarily for this audience.
What is a British abolitionist audience?
Omar ibn Said likely wrote for this audience.
What are Europeans, white slaveholders, and fellow Muslim scholars?
"Before I came to the Christian country, my religion was the religion of Muhammad, the messenger of God, may blessings and peace be upon him."
Who is Omar ibn Said?
How many names did Equiano use in his narrative to refer to himself? (Extra points if you can give us the second name)
What is 2 names? (Gustavus Vassa)
Omar ibn Said's writing was often misunderstood because newspapers focused on this type of narrative.
What is a fictional narrative?
"The 'Autobiography' remained a life unread... [he] effectively disowned the text he produced, proclaiming twice at the beginning of the manuscript, 'I cannot write my life.'"
Who is Omar ibn Said?
Equiano's narrative became an important text in this historical movement.
What is the anti-slavery (abolitionist) movement?
Omar ibn Said's text was often translated by others. Roughly, how many times was his text translated?
What is 4 times?
"I hope the slave-trade will be abolished. I pray it may be an event at hand."
Who is Olaudah Equiano?