The central theme of the story concerns the way in which an individual understands his present life in relation to the traditions of his people and culture. He tells her mother and Maggie that they do not understand their “heritage” because they plan to put “priceless” heirloom quilts to “everyday use. “
1. be clear and concise - don't make it too long
2. highlight key parts about your life but don't go into too much detail
3. indirectly describe yourself. e.g you may be a confident person, but maybe, instead of outright stating it you could list a few things that have connotations of being confident. e.g public speaker
In a time of severe labor shortage, it became convenient to declare the black arrivals slaves, not indentured servants as the first had been. After the American Revolution, the legal position of slaves was not debated. Generations of whites had lived in virtual slavery in Europe under the feudal system. Human bondage in many forms had been common up until then, and was generally accepted. When the U.S. Constitution was written, the phrase "all men" did not apply to slaves.While slavery might have seemed like a natural means to obtain labor when the United States were founded, it turned out to be a curse. It legally relegated an entire segment of the population to being without any rights. Laws were changed as people understood what slavery was all about.. HOPE THIS HELPS!!
