Examples Of Prejudice In Nightjohn

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What was slavery like? Is there still ways that some things are the same as it was back then into days world? Nightjohn is a novel about the story of what slaves had to go through. Most people have a small idea about what they think slavery is but do they really know? Prejudice, Leadership, and Bravery all have a big part to do with slavery and how slaves survived. How was prejudice used in Nightjohn and is it still in our lives?

In Nightjohn prejudice is basically the whole reason there was slavery. They denied equal rights to a group of people because they were a different color than them. Which was in no way right and most people agree but they still do it up in today’s society. They may not be slaves but they are still treated different and it’s not only african americans but other people such as gays. They are made fun people see them differently just like the slaves. Which again is not right. People should not be treated any different than any other person due to their sexuality, gender, color, or beliefs. Prejudice did not disappear when the slaves were free but grew. Other than prejudice there was also leadership. …show more content…

Nightjohn was considered a leader among the other slaves but really any of the slaves could have been the leader. To be considered a leader all you have to do is take charge for something that you really believe in, you also have to be able to show others what you see because iif they don’t understand they won’t follow. Everyone gots what it takes to be a leader. No matter age, size, or color. Just how Sarny was a leader. She may have not know it but she was a good leader. She showed the other people to take risk and to have bravery by

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