Chapter 2 & 4

In the second chapter of Adam Hochschild's novel "Bury the Chains", he writes about man named Olaudah Equiano. It is the story of his hard life, revealing the hardships of the slavery trade many years ago. Equiano was captured and forced to become a slave, thinking he would never return to his native country again. During the bidding of the slaves, nobody wanted Equiano because he look fragile and weak. However a man by the name of Michael Pascal bought Equiano, whom he worked for 6 years. Through the knowledge he gained and experiences he encountered in his journey, Equiano earned his way out of slavery. Adam Hochschild writes about how intense and serious the issue of slavery was and that if you were captured there is a strong chance of never returning. Later on in the chapter during the revolts, Equino trades and makes enough money to have guaranteed freedom by his current owner. Although Equino was freed, he was unfortunately captured once again.