Struggling for Justice <Tab/> <Tab/>The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman helped to explain the struggle for equality from the 1860's to the 1960's. Three events in the book that really illustrated the brutality of slavery are the attack of Patrollers, the assassination of Ned, and the suicide of TeeBob. Jane was born into slavery, but her boldness and determination were bound to free her. <…
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…TeeBob wished to pour his heart out to Mary, and for this he was killed. Perhaps he had nothing else to live for. <Tab/>The story of Miss Jane Pittman's life has allowed me to recognize and better understand the hardships that were endured by African American slaves. They endured great suffering while trying to escape the injustice of bondage. Slavery exemplifies the effect of greed and power in all humanity.