Doubt, I Would Run Away Essay

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It would be like a martyr's death, to run away in the name of the freedom of all black people.

While we ran away, there were times that I almost wanted to go back. I remembered the fire we had at home, and the warmth and comfort of our little dwelling. Being outdoors, hungry, and exposed to the elements suddenly made it all seem not so bad anymore. At least I had a roof over my head. Thankfully my sister came to her senses, and pushed me onwards. She reminded me that going back was not an option.
It would not be the same anyway. We would be returned as runaways, and would be severely punished. Our fate was in the hands of some unknown force, and being sold South sounded like Hell. So we pushed on, and I am glad we did because once we arrived in Philadelphia the smells, sounds, and sights of freedom were all around us. I looked forward even more to going to Canada, where our freedom would be secured in law….....

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