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Human Rights

Part A

1)      Discuss the various ways that Rob Reed, the “avatar” of Austin Reed, uses Biblical and literacy passages and techniques to appeal to his audience.

In “The Life and Adventures of a Haunted Convict," Austin Reed uses Biblical and literacy passages to appeal to his readers. For example, he incorporates story comprehension to highlight significant parts of his memoir, such as setting to ensure that readers comprehend his narration; for instance, Reed informs his audience that he was never enslaved since he was born into a free black family. Besides, Austin also uses Biblical imagery where he likens young men incarcerated at Auburn State Prison to angels in paradise. Reed postulates that imprisoned were highly intellectual individuals who would have benefitted society through right actions as angels do in heaven, but instead, they are serving time. All of this shows that Reed utilizes both biblical imagery and literacy skills to capture the attention of his audience. Through these techniques, Reed ensures that his readers understand his memoir effectively.

2)      Explain and discuss the ways that Rob Reed is "haunted" throughout The Life and Adventures of a Haunted Convict.

From his narration, it is clear that Reed is a "haunted" person, for example, from an early age he is indentured to a white family as a punishment for destroying another farmer's plantation. Without realizing his homesickness, the farmer whips him, enraging Rob as it reminds him of slavery. As a consequence, he sets the farmhouse on fire, leading to his arrest and detention at the House of Refugee. However, he realizes that the juvenile jail's objective is not to influence wayward children but to turn them into obedient workers. Further, Reed narrates how he arrived at Auburn State Prison, where he discloses the torment he suffered because of justice system's dedication to destroying dignity and...