In at least 150 words, discuss how slave narratives such as narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave were written with multiple purposes in mind.

Slave narratives are a type of literature that is written by enslaved Africans around the world. Some examples of this type of narrative include works such as "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave" or "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs. These narratives were written with multiple purposes in mind. Shortly after becoming "free," these narratives were a way for former slaves to state their independence and speak out about the way they were treated. It gave them a voice. They also give us a first-hand account of the life of a slave and help us remember how they were treated and oppressed by their owners. Included within the narratives is also information about important historical events, like the Civil War or the Underground Railroad. It is important to remember the personal experiences, as well as the historical events, so that history does not repeat itself.

Slave narratives such as the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave were written with several purposes in mind. For example, some were written with the purpose of familiarizing the public with the life and experiences of slaves. Authors believed that if people learned more about the lives of slaves, they would also be more sympathetic to their problems. Another purpose was that of self-expression. This was particularly important for slaves as they often lacked any other outlet for self-expression. Finally, some slave narratives were written from a business perspective, in order to make money for the author.

explanation: in literature, realism focuses on dialogue, characterization, everyday moments and events, the character's psychological development, actions, decisions, as well as believable settings

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