The Hairbreadth Escape

While reading Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl my eyes were opened on just how horrible life it was back then and how brutal it would be for the slaves both colored and white. I think about how awful it must have been for my forefathers and all those who witnessed the act of slavery and all they could do was hope that one day their children and their children's children would be able to live the life of a freeman. It also got me thinking about slavery today and so I peeked into it, and did you know that there are more slaves now than there ever was with four decades of the slave trade in America. The part I believe that touched my heart the most was when she was losing hope for herself and for her children, she felt trapped and heavy hearted like she would never get away from her captors truly. The passage that I found this in was Chapter XXXVI, The Hairbreadth Escape on page 147, when she said “It was evident that I had no time to lose; and I hastened back to the city with a heavy heart. Again torn from a comfortable home”. The thought of being torn from everything you know is unimaginable for me or for anyone really today. …show more content…
“Mr. Dodge concluded that “half a loaf was better than no bread” and he agreed to the proffered terms. By the next mail I received this brief letter from Mrs.Bruce: “I am rejoiced to tell you that the money for your freedom has been paid to Mr.Dodge. Come home to-morrow I long to see you and my sweet babe.” My brain reeled as I read these lines. A gentleman near me said “It is true; I have seen the bill of sale.” “Bill of sale!” Those words hit me like a blow. So I was sold at last!” (163) The fact that even in the worst situation there is hope and even though you are at the lowest point you can claw yourself out of the hole that other people dug for