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Summary & Analysis - Washington Black - Based On The Book By Esi Edugyan
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SUMMARY & ANALYSIS WASHINGTON BLACK BASED ON THE BOOK BY ESI EDUGYAN SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BOOK SUMMARY STATION CONTENT Life at Faith Plantation Titch and Washington's Partnership Corvus Peak and the Cloud-cutter The Accident and Escape Adrift and the Ave Maria Virginia and Betrayal The Arctic Nova Scotia and Ocean House Discoveries and Departures General Analysis ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK "Washington Black" by Esi Edugyan is a historical adventure that follows the life of Washington, an enslaved boy on a Barbados plantation in the 19th century. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the protégé of Titch, the unconventional brother of the plantation owner, who is a scientist. Washington's world expands as he travels with Titch, learning about science, art, and the world beyond the plantation. However, after an accident forces them to flee, Washington embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting themes of slavery, freedom, identity, and the complex relationships that shape his destiny. The novel explores the limits of kindness in an unjust system.
Duration: 20 minutes (00:19:36) Publishing date: 2025-02-07; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —
