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Book Of Negroes Summary

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In summary, Hill’s critique of unjustified abductions of numerous Africans is displayed through his inclusion of symbolism and similes with the purpose of educating society in hopes for less xenophobic opinions in of people belonging to diverse racial backgrounds as judging one’s character based on the colour of their skin is illogical. The comparisons between slaves and dogs display the degrading manner in which Africans are treated. The Book of Negroes represents freedom and change as people start to concede the immorality of slavery. Moreover, similarities between social class of Africans compared to animals as well as the comparison of estranged children to amputated limbs also emphasizes the inequality faced on a daily basis. After all,
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