Octavian+Q2


 * Re-read the 2 paragraphs that begin with “The American Revolution proved that slaves were willing to fight and die for freedom..” Connect Octavian’s experiences with the actual history described in this handout. What dilemma is he faced with?**


 * David's Thoughts**- He is apparently dealing with the soldiers that attack, but instead he sees the harshness of the people dying with some sort of happiness even though he continues to run off the tribe with his mother. Also, the real-article says that the slaves' enemies had their own too (The German Hessians of the British). Imagine the size of the battle when Octavian was striking across. I Think or not that his mother was there before she died from the pox disease. However, Georgia didn't contribute because supposedely the current government abolished slavery. Do you think its worth better within slaves of each kind.


 * Mr. T Replies:** David - I'm not sure what you are referring to when you state "he continues to run off the tribe with his mother." For the discussion question I am asking you to explore the dilemma Octavian faces after running away and eventually joining in the war effort (before he is captured and sent back). Try to describe Octavian's state of mind during this time and his motivation involved in joining the troops. Additionally, how does Octavian's experience relate with the history we read about states some slaves were willing to fight for whichever side promised them freedom.

**Frank thoughts**: I believe that REAL history and Octavian Nothing basically prove this statement for many example,such as how slaves ran away and they risked themselves being either whipped and/or hanged.So basically they were willing to die for freedom and the slaves didn't care who they fought for as long as they were freed.

Charly's thoughts: I think that Octavian thought that the war was a good thing because they were fighting for freedom. I also think that he got involved in the war because of his mother's death. I think he thought that if him and his mother were free none of their problems would be there. Octavian beleives that if freedom is accomplished during this war then he is willing to fight for it. I agree with all your thoughts.
 * Mr. T asks**: What were Octavian's thoughts about fighting in the war. Did they change over time? (Start with how he got involved in the war...)