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 Plot and Conflict Phillis Wheatley or young Keziah from Senegal was kidnapped from her home along with her mother and best friend by slave trappers. She spent six terrible weeks including the death of her mother before arriving to Boston. When she arrived to Boston she was sold and purchased by a man named Mr. Wheatley. Phillis was welcomed by the Wheatley family and was treated as a part of the family. She was brought up as a Christian and worked as a servant for the family. Phillis created a bond with one of the Wheatley’s children, Nathaniel. Nathaniel basically took Phillis under his wing and cared for her. She was not prepared for what soon would happen next. Phillis was educated by Nathaniel. He taught her how to read, and write. He also taught her about all the different ancient Gods. Phillis was naturally gifted and very smart. She soon was reading on her own and could write her name. Phillis started writing little snippets on her own privately. She tried to establish a connection with Obour but could never say the things she wanted to say to her. When her 'family' found out that she was writing poetry they set her to work, creating more. No one believed that the poetry was really hers. So she had to be asked a large amount of questions by the Boston officials. She soon goes to England to get her 400 copies of her books. Nathaniel soon finds a woman he fancies and marries her. Nathaniel and Phillis barley ever speak to each other ever again. Will Phillis’ fate have a good outcome? Will her books be sold? Will she eventually find the man she deserves? Most importantly, will Phillis ever be free?

By: Sara Cardenas and Jessica Bush



Literary Elements __Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons__