Equiano’s Interesting Narrative

Equiano’s Interesting Narrative

Equiano’s Interesting Narrative was written for British and American abolitionists with the goal of influencing British parliamentary debates on the slave trade. Written during the late Enlightenment, Equiano’s account of his enslavement and manumission explores important themes from the period, including its Enlightenment context. How did Equiano attempt to persuade Americans and Britons that the slave trade should be abolished?

1. Analyze (Interesting Narrative) WHo created the source? When? Where? Why? What is the main point of the primary source? What does it say or show?

Use quotations from Equiano’s narrative to support your ideas.

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