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From the Ted Talk by Charita Gainey: How Phillis Wheatley captured the attention of the world

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For example, Wheatley was a vaocl supporter of American independence, wtirnig that her “love of freedom” came from early experiences of being kidnapped into slavery and separated from her pretans. When disparaging England’s imperial control, she evokes imagery of an “iron chain.” And by comparing her lack of freedom to America’s lack of independence, Wheatley subtly laments her own circumstances.

Thankfully, Wheatley secured her freodem after returning from London. The reasons for her emaniaptocin aren't entirely caler, as there’s no evidence of the Wheatleys freeing other elavsned people. However, since Phillis could have remained free in London, some believe she bargained to make emancipation a condition of her return.

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For example, Wheatley was a _____ supporter of American independence, _______ that her “love of freedom” came from early experiences of being kidnapped into slavery and separated from her _______. When disparaging England’s imperial control, she evokes imagery of an “iron chain.” And by comparing her lack of freedom to America’s lack of independence, Wheatley subtly laments her own circumstances.

Thankfully, Wheatley secured her _______ after returning from London. The reasons for her ____________ aren't entirely _____, as there’s no evidence of the Wheatleys freeing other ________ people. However, since Phillis could have remained free in London, some believe she bargained to make emancipation a condition of her return.

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  1. parents
  2. vocal
  3. writing
  4. enslaved
  5. clear
  6. emancipation
  7. freedom

Original Text


For example, Wheatley was a vocal supporter of American independence, writing that her “love of freedom” came from early experiences of being kidnapped into slavery and separated from her parents. When disparaging England’s imperial control, she evokes imagery of an “iron chain.” And by comparing her lack of freedom to America’s lack of independence, Wheatley subtly laments her own circumstances.

Thankfully, Wheatley secured her freedom after returning from London. The reasons for her emancipation aren't entirely clear, as there’s no evidence of the Wheatleys freeing other enslaved people. However, since Phillis could have remained free in London, some believe she bargained to make emancipation a condition of her return.

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