This book's thirteenth chapter begins by describing a sanctimonious sermon delivered by Mr. Pike on the importance of being a faithful servant. It includes an anecdote about the cruelty of Mrs. Wade, whose corpse is punched twice in the face by an old woman who then exclaims "The devil has got you now!" Near the end of this
This book's thirteenth chapter begins by describing a sanctimonious sermon delivered by Mr. Pike on the importance of being a faithful servant. It includes an anecdote about the cruelty of Mrs. Wade, whose corpse is punched twice in the face by an old woman who then exclaims "The devil has got you now!" Near the end of this book, its protagonist gains security by becoming the governess of Mrs. Bruce. Its narrator describes waking up to see a jealous woman hovering over her bed in its chapter "The Jealous Mistress," and details the seven years she spent behind a garret in the home of her Aunt Martha in its chapter "The Loophole of Retreat." The narrator bears her children Benny and Ellen during her relationship with Mr. Sands, whom she sleeps with to avoid the sexual advances of her master Dr. Flint. For 10 points, name this book published under the name Linda Brent, a slave narrative written by Harriet Jacobs.
This book's thirteenth chapter begins by describing a sanctimonious sermon delivered by Mr. Pike on the importance of being a faithful servant.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl