English Essay Middle Passage by Charles Johnson

This book is based on the book, middle passage by Charles Johnson introduction:

 

In at least a 5+ paragraph essay (approx 1,000-1,200 words) using MLA format responds to the following question: How does Rutherford Calhoun accept, interrupt or resist internalized oppression? Consider what negative messages he has internalized and what motivates him toward change.

Be sure to include some outside research on internalized oppression from “Understanding Internalized Oppression” (attached file) or the title chapter from Dr. Joy DeGruy’s book Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (attached file) and examples from a variety of relationships or interactions with other characters such as Isadora, Captain Falcon, Ngonyama, Baleka, Squibb, Cringle, Jackson, Rev. Pegleg, or Santos.