Olaudah Equiano

Equiano’s autobiography, “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano,” tells readers – specifically the British Parliament – of his life experiences from his home country, Essaka, to voyaging through the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Throughout the three-part narrative, it is evident the backbone of his autobiography is religion. From his sole curiosity about a different religion to converting to Christianity, Equiano’s tenacious faith served him to a great advantage. The “providential hand of God” (176) guided Equiano’s voluntary and involuntary travels. Thereupon, these next paragraphs, I will discuss how Equiano’s faith helped him endure and come out prosperous during his time enslaved.
Years before the kidnapping of Olaudah Equiano, along with his sister, his memory of the mundane village give readers a glimpse as to who the natives worship. In comparison to Christianity, they too believed “that there is one Creator of …show more content…
During this time, he explored other religions such as the Quakers, Roman Catholics, and Turks. However, after learning what horrific events transpired to Annis , Equiano turned his back to faith for a moment. Nonetheless, this moment pushed Equiano to connect with God deeper. Having such a strong resolve as Equiano did, shows the readers how important religion was during that era. He is proof that although he was enslaved, he was more of a Christian than most.
Towards the end of the narrative, Equiano tells of teaching the Mosquito Prince George about Christianity in which Equiano’s view of white Christians become more explicit. He explained that they do not fear God. Previously reading how Equiano feared disappointing God and what He could do, readers are more inclined to believe that Equiano’s faith is stronger than most. Equiano’s proclaimed unwavering faith showed the British Parliament that a man’s faith is no less or more because of different skin