It helps readers understand how Alfonso truly feels about himself. Hope this helps. :)
Someone who suffers, or is even killed, for his or her political or religious beliefs is called a martyr<span>.</span>
B. Say to himself or herself, “Is that really true?
Equiano’s story would have been useful for abolitionists as his journey on the slave trade ships was (and still is to this day) a devastating account of mistreatment and the horrors that many Africans faced. Because of this, it led many to side with the abolitionists. He was also admired for his courage and wits, which helped their image greatly.