Write a two-part essay of no more than 2,000 words that answers both question #1 and question #2.
Question #1: In the Afterword of Barracoon (p.133), Deborah Plant writes: “The American Dream is a major theme in the narrative of racial difference. The shadow side of that dream, which is not talked about, entails the plundering of racial “others.” Using evidence from The Underground Railroad, Barracoon, and class lectures and discussions, make an argument that agrees or disagrees with this statement and explains why. Your answer to Question #1 should be no more than 1,000 words.
Question #2: The Roots and Routes of African Diasporas: Considering Cora’s long route to freedom from Georgia through South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana and beyond, what was the meaning of freedom for her and other enslaved black women? Noting Kossola’s remembrance of his African roots, what was the meaning of freedom for him? Using evidence from The Underground Railroad and Barracoon, provide an answer to Question #2 of no more than 1,000 words. haps://www.litcharts.comilit/the-underground-railroadichapter-1-ajarry
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