Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad is an interesting and well-written book that tells the story of an extraordinarily courageous and committed woman. Tubman continues to inspire those seeking dignity for all people in America. Petry's dramatization of Tubman's perseverance and sense of purpose in leading slaves to freedom shows how a motivated individual can bring about change.
Petry intends for Harriet Tubman to fill a void in an important part of United States history and asserts that "the majority of textbooks used in high schools do not give an adequate or accurate picture of the history of slavery in the United States." A completely adequate and accurate account of slavery would no doubt require many volumes, yet this biographical novel represents significant movement toward that ideal. It juxtaposes well-known historical information with details about Tubman's "underground" activities. This technique adds depth and relevance to the story of Tubman's achievements.
Freedom theme best represents Vonnegut's story Harrison Bergeron.
The characters in the novel are superficially equal but none of them are truly free under the oppressive rule of the Handicapper General.
C growth :) hope this helps
Cases of abuse and violence are often not reported because the victims are scared, or the victims are ashamed. These are the two most important reasons. Also, consider that they may feel worthless, and do not think that anyone will listen. And there is learned helplessness that comes into the equation after a very long amount of time of such abuse and violence, so the victims simply accept that this is the way it's supposed to be, they deserve it, and nothing will ever help them, because this is the way it's supposed to be.
Counterclaims (pretty sure)