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“Stanzas on Freedom” and “Free Labor”

“Stanzas on Freedom” and “Free Labor”. Poetry on Slavery. Important Literary Elements. Symbol – A person, place, object, or activity that has a meaning but also stands for something else Example: Heart = love, Handshake = friendship Protest Poetry – Persuades readers.

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“Stanzas on Freedom” and “Free Labor”

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  1. “Stanzas on Freedom” and “Free Labor” Poetry on Slavery

  2. Important Literary Elements • Symbol – • A person, place, object, or activity that has a meaning but also stands for something else • Example: Heart = love, Handshake = friendship • Protest Poetry – • Persuades readers

  3. “Stanzas on Freedom” - James Russell Lowell • Lowell was a life-long abolitionist • End slavery • Challenges Free men and women to work on behalf of their enslaved brothers and sisters • One cannot be free unless the others are

  4. “Free Labor” - Frances Ellen Watkins Harper • Describes the conditions of slavery by referring to her clothing

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