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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, written by Harriet Jacobs, is based on a true story of her life in slavery and her continous struggles to overcome it both emotionally and physically. Beginning from the time she left New York around 1842, Jacobs conveys to the reader through her stories of the various experiences that sparked her determination to not only remain hidden for seven years, but also to protect and assure the freedom of her children. Jacobs felt that: "slavery was terrible for men, but it was far more terrible for women." This period was in fact a time when sexual exploitation of women in slavery was very big. The major bulk of the story is based on the countless sexual attempts Jacobs recieved from her owner. Because of this Jacobs vowed to protect her children, especially her daughter, from this horrible way of life. Although it is sometimes hard, she realizes there is no need for regrets because, in the end, her countless acts of heroism did in fact pay off for both her children and herself. |
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