The Life of Olaudah Equiano
In what terms does he describe his captors?
Note the authors beliefs regarding the intent and character of his captors on board the ship
Note the authors beliefs regarding the intent and character of his captors on board the ship
Olaudah Equiano describes his captors as having “ornamented” bodies with scars and decoration that pointed to authority. He wonders about a society that would mutilate and disfigure themselves.