Qur'an- The Qur'an is the central religious text of the Islamic faith. It is mentioned quite often in the beginning of The Book of Negroes but as Aminata's story develops, she begins to lose her faith.
Prejudice- Prejudice is a preconceived idea about something or someone that is not based on reason or ones actual experiences. It's no secret that prejudice is a heavily involved theme in The Book of Negroes. Aminata must deal with prejudice on almost every step of her seemingly never ending journey.
Loyalists- Loyalists were American Colonists that that had varied ethnic backgrounds and supported the British cause during the American Revolution.
Dehumanization- Dehumanization means to treat someone as though they are not a human being. This is another theme that can be easily found in The Book of Negroes. A good example of when we can see this theme is when Aminata is on the ship from Africa to the US, and the conditions in which she had to live in.
Boston Tea Party- This was a demonstration in 1773 by American Colonists who boarded a vessel in Boston and threw over a cargo flu of tea. This protest was directed towards the imposition of a tax on tea by the British Parliament.
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