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I envied them the freedom they enjoyed, and as often wished I could change my condition for theirs.
This comparison shows how much Equiano wanted to be free. It highlights the cruel irony that he believed even sea creatures had a better life than he did.
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I expected every hour to share the fate of my companions, some of whom were almost daily brought upon deck at the point of death
This shows Equiano’s constant fear of death, showing how hopeless and traumatic the experience was. It reflects the psychological toll of being enslaved.
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The shrieks of the women, and the groans of the dying, rendered the whole a scene of horror almost inconceivable.
These sounds create a vivid picture of despair and horror. This emotional appeal draws readers in, making them feel the fear and pain of the enslaved people.
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This wretched situation was again aggravated by the galling of the chains, now become insupportable; and the filth of the necessary tubs, into which the children often fell, and were almost suffocated.
Equiano describes how the unbearable chains and filthy conditions, including dangerous toilets that children often fell into, made life on the slave ship even more miserable and suffocating.
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The stench of the hold while we were on the coast was so intolerably loathsome,
This emphasizes the horrible smell and unsanitary conditions, showing the inhumane environment in which enslaved people were kept. It helps readers understand the physical suffering they endured.
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