Freedom & Equality (English III)

Today freedom and equality are guaranteed for you and people of all races, religions, and genders, according to the laws of the United States. Every citizen is guaranteed equal and fair treatment under the laws and freedom to openly express ideas. Every adult citizen is also guaranteed the right to vote. However, this was not always the case. When the Declaration of Independence was written, only white males could vote. Many groups in our country have had to fight long and hard to gain equality.
Take a few minutes and write about what freedom and equality means to you. Are these rights something you take for granted, or do you hold them precious? Comment on how you regard freedom and equality.

Journal #2 English III

How do you account for the depth of human cruelty described in parts of this autobiography? What current world events reveal similar horrors and violations of human rights? How would Olaudah Equiano see the United States in 2008?

Journal #1 English III

Journal #1
What characteristics of Equiano’s autobiography distinguish it from Phyllis Wheatley’s poem? How does the message in his autobiography differ from that in Wheatley’s poem?