Characteristics of the Slave

Narrative (The Introduction)

Ingl 3104
Profesor Flaco
Birth
a first sentence beginning, "I was born . . . ,"
then specifying a place but not a date of birth;
Parents
a sketchy account of parentage, often
involving a white father;
Slave Masters
description of a cruel master, mistress, or
overseer, details of first observed whipping
and numerous subsequent whippings, with
women very frequently the victims;
Activity
Write a short introduction from the
perspective of a Puerto Rican slave in the style
of Frederick Douglasss slave narrative.
Include
Birth (Age)
Parentage
Description of Slave Master(s)
First account of abuse
Terrifying language