The Life of Olaudah Equiano

What was Equiano's purpose in writing this memoir?

to tell his story

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Olaudah Equiano's purpose for writing his narrative was to record the truth. He wanted to chronicle the conditions under which the slaves lived, particularly while crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

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