✔ first-person point of viewthird-person point of view
“it” and “he”✔ “I” and “me”
What is the topic of this passage?
How does the narrator’s viewpoint compare to the turtle’s in this passage?
Read the passages. Then, write two to three sentences comparing the fictional viewpoint of escaping from slavery in "The People Could Fly” with the nonfiction narrator’s viewpoint expressed in "My Escape from Slavery.”
The fictional viewpoint in "The People Could Fly" portrays escape as a magical, symbolic act where people fly away to find freedom, emphasizing spiritual hope. In contrast, "My Escape from Slavery" presents a nonfiction viewpoint that focuses on the real-world dangers, fear, and careful planning required to successfully flee. Both stories highlight the intense desire for freedom, but one uses myth while the other uses factual reality.
Based on this passage, which two words best describe Jim’s viewpoint about escaping from slavery?
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