Harriet Tubman was one of the bravest women in U.S. history. She was well known for working in the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was an organization to help enslaved African Americans come out of slavery. From Ann Petry’s biographical narrative, “ Harriet Tubman; Guide to Freedom”, shows that Harriet Tubman and many other people will go to extreme measures to help provide freedom to others and themselves. Harriet did her journeys two times a year to save slaves and let them receive freedom. Ellen Craft dressed up as a wealthy young planter, while William Craft, Ellen’s husband, played her slave. While Thomas Garrett help take care of slaves while they try to escape. Harriet Tubman was truly a hero. Harriet Tubman was born a slave but was not going to die one. By her mid 20’s, she was going in groups of slaves to help them achieve freedom. But if something goes wrong, there may be some harsh consequences. From the story it says, “ Eleven of them. Eleven thousand dollars worth of flesh and bone and muscle that belong to Maryland planters. If they were caught, the eleven …show more content…
Ellen wore men’s clothing, making her seem like a wealthy young planter. Thus her husband handled as the character of the slave. When they escaped from Georgia they traveled in trains, hotel to hotel. From the story it said, “Ellen pretended to be very sick- her right arm in a sling, and her right hand was bandaged, because she was suppose to have rheumatism. Thus she avoided having to sign the register at the hotels for she could not read or write. They finally arrived safely in Philadelphia, and then went on to Boston” (445). Ellen and William both realized that if they were caught, they would be shot. While Harriet and the eleven slaves were on their way to Canada, Harriet talked about Thomas