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Why is the question of who has right to the piano (Sutter or the Charles family) so important?
This question is so important because it represents the Charles family’s freedom from slavery. Sutter believes he has the right to the piano because he bought it using two people who he viewed as his property. The Charles family believes they have the right to the piano because slavery is immoral, the piano was bought using two members of their family, and it tells the story of their family’s history.
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In what ways is Berniece held back by her past?
Berniece is held back by her past in several ways. The first is that she is unable to move forward after her husband’s...
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