Select two pieces from the Literature of Slavery and Freedom era for Part One of the Personal Connections Essay. Choose pieces that speak to you in some way, and that you feel comfortable analyzing in relation to the historical and societal context of the era in which they were written. This may not be a piece that is recognized as the best representation of an era, but one that holds great meaning for you.

Please have the tutor research on line or from the book The Norton Anthology of African American Literature or any other literature that is found on the authors.

Piece 1. Sojourner Truth (1797 - 1883) - Ar'n't I a Woman {From the Anti-Slavery Bugle}

Piece 2. Harriet Jacobs (1813 - 1897) - Incidnts in the Life of a Slave Girl {Childhood}

Write a 350- to 700-word analysis of each piece including: Introduction, incite text and conclusion are needed.

• The meaning of the piece for you (why you chose it)
• The relation of the piece to the historical events of its era
• How the piece expresses the cultural values of its era

Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines.