Who brought Equiano to the ship?
Robert King
What does improvident avarice mean?
greed
What traits define the character of Equiano?
Olaudah had many positive character traits. For example, he was very passionate about his beliefs in ending slavery because he spent his whole life trying to end it. He was also very intelligent. As we can see he wrote a book that changed so many lives and opinions about what people thought about savory.
What personal information does Equiano give that a biographer would probably not be able to?
What was his job while working for him. Why does Equiano’s master sell him? what personal information does Equiano give that a biographer would probably not be able to give? He was so happy to see his sister again and have someone to talk to someone.
Where is Olaudah Equiano from?
Essaka
How do you account for the depth of human cruelty described in this autobiography?
How do you account for the depth of human cruelty described in his autobiography? Human beings are capable of great evil and are easily corrupted, especially when profit can be gained. Compare and contrast Equiano’s experience with that of the Pilgrims, both being immigrants.
What caused Equiano to think of death as both terrifying and friendly?
During the course of his capture and enslavement, Equiano was placed in various dangerous situations in which he was frightened of dying. However, the horror of his experiences often made death seem like a welcome release.
What is the basic contradiction between the crews main goal and their treatment of the captives?
the basic contradiction between the crew’s main goal and their treatment of the captives was: The slavers went against their own financial interests when they hurt or killed their captives. When they hurt their captives, the potential slave will become physically weaker.
Why do the three Africans jump from the ship?
Why do these three Africans jump from the ship? They consider death preferable to continued suffering aboard the ship.
What does Equiano call a new refinement in cruelty?
Terms in this set (5) What new “refinement of cruelty” does Equiano accuse his captors of practicing? Relationships being torn apart. Separation of family. Worse than physical abuse, emotional.
How was Equiano treated by his captors?
-Treated so good he forgot he was a slave. -CARRIED BY CAPTORS because he was worth more STRONG. How was Equiano treated by his captors and owners while he was held in slavery in west Africa? Equiano was “handled and tossed up” Buy some of the crew as soon as he was taken a board.
What was Equiano’s main duty on board the ship?
gunpowder carrier
How does Equiano describe his homeland?
Equiano begins by describing his homeland and people. The land is rich with fruit and vegetables. They dressed simple, marriage was important, they were clean and happy people. They trade ornaments, earth vessels (tobacco pipes), calicoes, instruments of war, etc.
Why did the other captives answer to Equiano’s question about sailing add to his belief that bad spirits had captured him?
Why did the other captives’ answer to Equiano’s question about sailing add to his belief that “bad spirits” had captured him? They told him that the boat was operated using magic because they didn’t understand how the anchor was used.
What was the general feeling of the slaves toward their situation?
The general feeling of the slaves toward their situation was “hopelessness”.
What did Olaudah Equiano do in his life?
An enslaved man who bought his freedom and wrote compellingly about his experiences, Olaudah Equiano (c. 1745–1797) was an extraordinary man who became a prominent figure associated with the campaign to abolish the slave trade. Equiano was born in what is now Nigeria and sold into slavery aged 11.
Why is Equiano allowed to stay mostly on the deck?
He is allowed on deck to help keep him healthy, and he would not be considered a risk since he is so young. How does the crew’s disposal of their leftover fish show their cruelty? They do not want the slaves to be healthy. The crew wants to keep them weak, so they will not overpower them.
What does Olaudah Equiano describe in this account?
Olaudah Equiano, was a former enslaved African, seaman and merchant who wrote an autobiography depicting the horrors of slavery and lobbied Parliament for its abolition. In his biography, he records he was born in what is now Nigeria, kidnapped and sold into slavery as a child.
Where is Equiano buried?
St Margaret’s Church, London, United Kingdom
Why did the Spanish bring African slaves to the Americas?
Spain may have increased the number of enslaved Africans it brought to the Caribbean after 1518 because the Native people it had previously enslaved there were dying from European disease and colonial violence.