Equiano Character Analysis

The life of Equiano consists of many ups and downs following him through what can be considered a journey to understanding his place in this new life of his. As expected, the amount of travels experienced by Equiano and the many challenges faced posed a threat to his initial way of thinking. This in mind, he had to find many different ways not only to make himself more comfortable mentally but also adhere to the many different demands by the many masters he encountered along the way. Even though he had to make these changes, he found comfort in many of his learnings and attempted to make the most of what little he had. He even began to learn how to read and write after learning about the Christian faith.
The hardest part for Equiano seemed to be keeping true to his origin whilst adapting to the many different circumstances he faced. His religion for one was a complex decision that forced him into trying many different churches to see which fit best and eventually felt that just reading the bible on his own and interpreting it in his way was best for him. Many of his …show more content…
If he didn’t adhere to these forces he would have faced repercussions that could possibly have led him to having a different experience that did not provide the many opportunities provided. He learned about his enemy, witnessed the atrocities faced by his people and decided to act based of what he had access to and what he found to be, within the realm of reality, changeable. He was a very curious being that feared God and believed that God’s plans served a better purpose. This is what allowed him to survive and what allowed him to eventually begin to pursue the abolishment of slavery. It’s a perfect example of knowing your enemy before you begin to fight