Blog – Why is it important that this book is truth, not fiction? Why is it important that the editor didn’t clean it up, either in terms of language or content?
It is important that this book is truth because if it was fiction then it would not have had the same impact on society. A real account of the life of a slave girl helped abolitionists prove their points by revealing the horrors of life in slavery. It also helped portray slave owners as inhumane, immoral people. It is important that the editor didn't clean up the book because then it would have been easy for slave owners to discredit the book as a more fictitious piece. But because it was uncensored - the readers were able to experience first hand the horrors of slavery. In addition, the editor allowed the public to see how slavery had prevented Jacobs from receiving a real education, and despite this, she was able to learn how to read and write so well - further proving the equality of slaves and the people owning them.
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I agree with your stance on the importance of un-censorship as countering the possible discrediting of the book, and provide the audience with a larger appeal to emotion. I thought it was interesting that you pointed out that the readers themselves were able to experience the horrors of slavery firsthand. I really liked the way you worded that sentence because it accurately describes Jacobs’ appeal to her audience. 5
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