experiences of men and women in slavery. Using evidence from both writers, contrast the experiences of enslaved females with the experiences of enslaved males.   TIPS:  Begin with a one sentence thesis statement. Write one paragraph of one difference and a second paragraph about another difference. Do not focus exclusively on Jacobs' and Douglass' experiences.  Consider the other people depicted in the accounts aside from the authors themselves.  Be sure to use quotes from the texts to support the contrasts and analyze these quotes thoroughly.

Both Jacobs and Douglass discuss the experiences of men and women in slavery. Using evidence from both writers, contrast the experiences of enslaved females with the experiences of enslaved males.  

• TIPS: 
  • Begin with a one sentence thesis statement.
  • Write one paragraph of one difference and a second paragraph about another difference.
  • Do not focus exclusively on Jacobs' and Douglass' experiences.  Consider the other people depicted in the accounts aside from the authors themselves. 
  • Be sure to use quotes from the texts to support the contrasts and analyze these quotes thoroughly. 
  • Properly cite your sources using MLA Works Cited and in-text citations.