Linda's Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
In “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl”, Linda’s self-respect helps her overcome the many obstacles set before her. She was taught by her parents to view herself as a self-respecting human being. She longs to take control of her own life and destiny. Pride gives Linda the belief that although her body is owned, she is free and mentally and spiritually.
An encounter with Dr. Flint helps Linda realize that though he has all legal authority over her, she does have the power to resist. She says “when he told me that I was made for his use, made to obey his command in everything; that I was nothing but a slave, whose will must and should surrender to his, never before had my puny arm felt so strong.”(29)
In “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl”, Linda’s self-respect helps her overcome the many obstacles set before her. She was taught by her parents to view herself as a self-respecting human being. She longs to take control of her own life and destiny. Pride gives Linda the belief that although her body is owned, she is free and mentally and spiritually.
An encounter with Dr. Flint helps Linda realize that though he has all legal authority over her, she does have the power to resist. She says “when he told me that I was made for his use, made to obey his command in everything; that I was nothing but a slave, whose will must and should surrender to his, never before had my puny arm felt so strong.”(29)