Phillis Wheatley discovers Liberty! part two
Discover fascinating people and ideas in American history and the Bible through short stories on This Week's Story mp3 audio and text for reading.
Opportunity comes to Phillis Wheatley from surprising sources.
click here to play audioThe Wheatley family was devoutly Christian. They believed that slavery was morally wrong. Their faith affected the respect and opportunities for growth they gave to me, Phillis Wheatley, a slave.
Mistress Susanna saw that I had an aptitude for learning. She allowed Mary, her daughter, to teach me to read and write. I thrived! I learned to read and recite poetry. My ability to understand literature and the sacred writings pleased my mistress...