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61. The Black Abolitionist

Empire

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The Struggles of Freedom and Societal Expectations

This chapter explores Equiano's challenges after gaining his freedom, focusing on the humiliating need for a white witness to board a ship. It also examines the ironic ties between slavery and prosperity, revealing the moral contradictions of the time.

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