Question

In Harriet Jacobs’ slave narrative, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, the protagonist Linda plans to escape her master, Dr. Flint. She is aided in her escape attempt by friends and family who offer her advice and shelter. However, Linda understands that the more people who know about her plan and hiding place, the more likely she is to get caught, which is why she must act alone and rely only on herself.

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

The claim that Linda must act alone in 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' is false; she is helped by a network of supporters in her escape attempt. The correct answer is option: b) False.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement claiming that Linda in Harriet Jacobs' narrative, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, must act alone and rely solely on herself to escape from her master Dr. Flint is false.

In the actual text, Linda is aided by her grandmother and a network of other individuals who assist her. While there is a risk in involving more people in her plans, the success of her escape depends on the support of her family, friends, and the abolitionist network.

This is reflective of historical occurrences where freedom seekers often leveraged networks of support, including help from free African Americans and White abolitionists, as described in the context of other enslaved individuals seeking to liberate themselves and their family.