Minnie's sacrifice

A tale of love, sacrifice, and social injustice

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

78 pages, parution le 15/07/2023

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Résumé

"Minnie's Sacrifice" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of race, identity, and social justice in the antebellum South. The story begins with Miriam, a slave mother mourning the loss of her daughter Agnes, who leaves behind a child of mixed race. Camilla, the daughter of the plantation owner, is moved by the child's plight and persuades her father to raise him as a white child, shielding him from the harsh realities of slavery. As the child, named Louis, grows up, he is sent North for education, reflecting the tension between the oppressive Southern society and the more progressive North. The narrative also delves into the lives of the Le Grange family, where Ellen, a slave, bears a child with her master, St. Pierre Le Grange. To protect the child from the wrath of his wife, St. Pierre sends the child North, where she is raised by a Quaker family, the Carpenters, who are staunch abolitionists. The Carpenters grapple with the decision of when to reveal the child's true heritage, fearing the societal repercussions. Throughout the novel, Harper addresses the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in a society divided by race and slavery. The characters' struggles highlight the pervasive prejudice and the longing for freedom and equality. The story is a powerful commentary on the human capacity for compassion and the enduring fight for justice.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Culturea
Auteur(s)	Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Parution	15/07/2023
Nb. de pages	78
Format	14.8 x 21
Couverture	Broché
Poids	114g
EAN13	9791041819836