Slavery And Hope

Humans were enslaved by other humans for the sake of wealth. The slaves were bereaved of their homes so they could work under harsh conditions. Their masters would physically abuse them and and would treat them as if they were property. But slaves hoped that one day they would be free, that they would be united with their families and live peacefully in the North. Hope was prevalent in many spirituals because hope was all that a slave had left. They also knew that God was by their side and would help them. When everything from your home to your dignity has been taken from you, slaves only had hope left to hold onto.

Hope is consistent in a spiritual sang by Harriet Tubman. In the text it states, “I’ll meet you in the morning, when I reach