Women in Captivity

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through the journal and narrative. Mary Rowlandson told of the shock of becoming a captive: “One hour I have been in health, and wealthy, wanting nothing. But the next hour in sickness and wounds, and death, having nothing but sorrow and affliction.” (492). Jacobs described the early parts of her life as not realizing she was a slave and growing up with her mistress’ teachings of God's word. She specifically highlighted Mark 12:31 "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." (The Holy Bible). Jacob's follows this scripture with Matthew 7:12 which states, "Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them." (2189). Jacobs described her life’s struggles from within due to her New Testament teachings and the contradicting attitudes of the slavery that surrounded her. Her faith and hope in God remained throughout the account. At one point she was able to visit the graves of her parents and thanks and prays to God for guidance and support (2200). As a means to ...

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at the hand of her master (2197, Adams X). Linda desired companionship, but was refused the opportunity to marry by Dr. Flint so he might have her for himself (2193, Adams VII). She later believed that by having children with a free man, she might gain some sympathy from her master. However, the opposite is true and Linda is punished greatly during her post-partum. "On the fourth day after the birth of my babe, he entered my room suddenly, and commanded me to rise and bring my baby to him. - There was no alternative." (Adams XI). She is tormented by her owner Dr. Flint continually while in bondage. Jacobs will not let the lives of her children remain in danger, and she hides to stow ...

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