Learning to Read and Write

This story is about a young man who happens to be a slave who wants to learn to read and write. He was taught by his mistress who was strongly dedicated to him reading only books. He lived on a street full of white people which his mistress wanted him to get acquainted with. From the strong intentions his mistress had for him she made sure that her job of getting him to read and write was complete the correct way. She intimidated him as much as she could just so she could be better than her husband. Although as being a slave his obedience was a must, he valued it. The young boy was all for learning to read and write. From learning how to read he learned some of the things that occurred around him. Like the meaning of abolishment and the fact that he’s a slave for life. He knowing that troubled him; it made him hopeless and ready to end his life. A couple of Irish men also gave him the urge of running away but he didn't do it. With his commitment to read and write he chose the path of learning, instead of disobeying.

This young man was a bright person. Even though he was going through unimaginable pain he still chose to do the right thing. He was strong, brave and full of encouragement and it never gave up. He was true believer and deserved much more than he got.