Introduction. Equiano Olaudah A Slave From Eboe Who Became

Introduction Equiano Olaudah a slave from Eboe who became an important figure in the history of slavery, was kidnapped at the age of 11/12 years of age along with his sister from their hometown in the village of Essaka (Benin), a state which is now located in the southern region of Nigeria, West Africa. Born in 1745, in an isolated, but a rich kingdom called Eboe, Olaudah Equiano, commonly known as Gustavus Vassa was born. The youngest boy of seven children, he was a favorite of his mother. His narrative has not only played an important role in the history of slavery, but has also made evident some of the harsh treatment that slaves had faced. He had not only spent more time with his mother, but she also decorated him with insignias worn†¦show more content†¦He was later sold to Robert King, a merchant and Quaker from Philadelphia, who not only taught him many things, but also give him plenty of free time he could to find work at other businesses, earning himself extra cash. By July 10, 1766, Equiano was able to buy his freedom, and establish his own corporation. Equiano did things like, â€Å"Working on commercial vessels and occasional scientific expeditions to Central America and the Arctic regions† (Equiano, 2009). Nevertheless, by 1767 Equiano relocated to England were he started a different profession employed as a hair stylist for affluent Londoners. Later in 1792, he met and married Susanna Cullen, an Englishwoman, and together they had two girls. He died on the 31st day of March in 1797 at the aged of (51–52). What do we learn about the Atlantic slave trade through Equiano’s narrative? Looking at the narrative of Equiano and the many details it portrays, we have learned a lot about the Atlantic slave trade and its effect on Africa, its people and the world. According to the narrative, slaves were not only taken against their will, but were separated from their families, loved ones and friends. They were mistreated, beaten, burned, torture, and punish for trying to escape or being disobedient by their masters. In some cases, the torture and punishments were so severe, that they wouldShow MoreRelatedThe Labor Of Slave Women From The Perspective Of Women1328 Words   |  6 PagesAfrican American women. Even though forced labor was the essence of slavery, few have studied the labor of slave women from the perspective of women themselves. The author clarifies and analyzes the meanings that the women bestowed on their labors-meanings that constitute a rich resource of moral value for all who read this book. According to Joan Martin, â€Å"moral agency† for slaves meant autonomy from their masters, but obedience to God. â€Å"Martin moves beyond issues of sorrow and oppression to shed newRead MoreOlaudah Equiano s Influence On African Diaspora History1941 Words   |  8 Pages In 1745, Olaudah Equiano was born in Eboe, which is now Nigeria. When he was about eleven years old, he was kidnapped and sold to slave traders heading to the West Indies. Though he spent a short time in the state of Virginia, much of his time in slavery was spent serving the captains of slave ships and British navy vessels. One of his masters, Henry Pascal, the captain of a British trading vessel, gave him the name Gustavas Vassa, which he hardly used throughout his life. Paul Lovejoy, Canada