Olaudah Equiano Essay

The second half of “The Life of Olaudah Equiano” written by himself focuses on his life as a freeman. Equiano, a tradesman traveling the world encountered new adventures, which led to spiritual transformations. Equiano endures a cultural mainstream through multiple viewpoints. He acknowledges similarities and differences between cultures, which transforms his curiosity for adventure toward the practice of converting new cultures to his beliefs as a Christian. What would one expect the identity of a man that bought his freedom out a slavery, only to take part in the practicing of slavery himself? A character analysis of different cultures, Equiano belongs on no particular side avoiding ideological blindness regarding race. Resulting in Equiano’s

A man free of slavery has no lawful influence, as a free slave is not free in legal rights. “He trusted and prayed to God to forgive this blasphemer, who cared not what he did” (p.202). Chap. X. revealed to be a conversion chapter as he converts to the Faith of the Methodist. As Equiano spiritually transformed, his identity was beginning to shape. Throughout Chap. XI., his belief that “God” is a “providential overseer”. By the end of his narrative Equiano’s stance on slavery is somewhat hypocritical at first glance. His narrative demonstrates the immorality of practices against slaves and very little acknowledgment on the practice of slavery itself. However, the organization of anti-slavery had not been established, which led to the belief of most individuals that it was a way of life. Equiano acknowledging that, that was not justifiable in slave mistreatment. Participating in slave trading might seem hypocritical at first, but he saw this as an opportunity to empower and build self-worth, while educating other slave so that they too, could earn their freedom. He witnesses the lesson of what is considered moral in Faith of a