Nat Turner was born unto slavery and raised on the Turner family plantation on October 2nd, 1800. Growing up, Turner practiced great manners and was well educated for his times. He was raised by two very religious parents who later believed that he was sent from heaven to do work for God on the land. His parents believed he was a prophet from God due to him having distinct markings on his head and chest, along with the fact that had visions. In 1821 Turner ran away from his plantation but only remained a fugitive for a brief period, he once returned due to having another vision. Nat Turner had a vision in 1825 showing him blacks and whites fighting one another. Later, May 12, 1828 he heard the “spirit” say that he should fight all his enemies on judgement day. Just a year and a half later, Turner changed owners again in 1830, this time they treated him well and in a respectful manner. The most monumental vision that started this story was his vision on February of 1831. Nat saw a green solar eclipse that gave him the sign it was finally time for the rebellion. …show more content…
When writing this, he exaggerated on some stories along with saying Nat Turner and all slaves were cruel and vicious. Nat Turner’s visions were portrayed in this book, some realistically, some highly exaggerated. This being said, historians have a hard time using this as a credible source since not everything is accurate. Some people said that at the time Gray was writing the Confessions he was low on money and altered several stories to make them easier to sell and more interesting. Whilst Gray was writing this, he left out a huge part of Turner’s life, his wife, Cherry Turner. Also in the Confessions it said that it was believed that God commands them to make this fight upon