Beginnings
and during capture
and during capture
True or False: Equiano was born to a prominent family.
TRUE
What happened to Olaudah and his sister when he was (11) years old?
They were kidnapped
How did Equiano buy his freedom?
He bought it from his master for forty pounds (Worked for money and used it to free himself)
In what country was Equaino born?
Benin, Africa
What happened to some captives who couldn’t bear the conditions?
They tried to jump overboard to their deaths
What movement did Equiano’s book help inspire?
The transatlantic slave trade
What was his father?
He was chief of the tribe/leader/ruler (answers may vary)
What name is Olaudah Equiano also known for?
Gustavus Vassa
How did Equiano’s book influence the abolition movement after his death?
It continued to be used by abolitionists as evidence of the horrors of slavery and as a persuasive moral argument for ending it
How old was Equiano when he was sold into slavery?
11
Describe the conditions of the boat he was on. Give 3 examples.
(answers may vary)
What was Equiano's interest while he was enslaved on the boat?
Navigation, voyages
Explain the 3 Appeals of Rhetoric and hoe Equiano displays rhetorical appeal in his narrative.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos. (answers may vary)
How does Equiano describe his emotions during his capture and separation?
Deep grief, confusion, fear, and hopelessness
Where was Olaudah taken after he was sold again?
Virginia in North America
What message does Equiano’s story send about freedom and morality?
freedom is a human right and slavery is against moral values
How was Equiano’s book different from other slave narratives of the time?
It was written by a formerly enslaved African in his own words and voice