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To Be a Slave by Julius Lester

Genres Featured In To Be a Slave

Biography (Prominent)
History (Major)
Non-Fiction (Dominant)
Slavery (Primary)
Civil Rights (Notable)

Themes Featured In To Be a Slave

Slavery (Central)
Racism (Major)
Freedom (Significant)
Resistance (Moderate)
Identity (Noticable)
Injustice (Major)
Survival (Moderate)
Hope (Noticable)

Tones In To Be a Slave

Reflective (Strong)
Somber (Very Strong)
Anguished (Moderate)
Empathetic (Strong)
Poignant (Strong)
Informative (Noticable)
Hopeful (Mild)

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