Category: 12 Years A Slave

A Narrative Analysis of ’12 Years a Slave’: The Journey of Freedom Solomon Northup: A Free Man’s Life in “12 Years a Slave” In ’12 Years, a Slave’ chapters I and II, Northup tells of his lifestyle as a free black man living in upstate New York. Born in July 1808, he was the son…

Reflections on Slavery in “12 Years a Slave”: Unveiling the Horrors Steve McQueen’s Adaptation of “12 Years a Slave” The film 12 Years a Slave is directed by Steve McQueen, who based this narrative on Solomon Northup’s autobiographical experience. The film exposes the brutality of slavery and the dehumanizing repercussions of human subjugation. Initially, the…