Thesis and Outline ENGL 201-D60 LUO
Joseph Kabuya KANKOLONGO
Professor Emily Pors
ENGLISH 201-D06 LUO.
November 22nd ,2021
The Age of Reason/Revolutionary period.
Introduction with thesis statement
I.Phillis Wheatley’s early life
a.When/where she was born
b.How she was raised/her religious background as a child
c.Her education
II.How she became a writer
a.When and where her writing began
b.Her literary work throughout history (correlating slavery throughout her work.)
Outline:
Thesis Statement:
During this period, Phillis Wheatley was able to enlighten both slave owners and thos
who wished to abolish slavery alike, throughout her literature during the Revolutiona
Period. This, in turn, helped aid the anti-slavery movements by exemplifying African
American beliefs and abilities.
Thesis and Outline ENGL 201-D60 LUO
c.The effects of being an African American author during the Revolutionary Period.
(Both positive and negative.)
d.Changes in the anti-slavery movements that were aided by her work.
III.Her later life and the legacy she left behind.
Thesis and Outline ENGL 201-D60 LUO
