My Bondage and My Freedom, Chapter 9 summary
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In Chapter 9, Freddy describes hunger, cold, Aunt Katy’s cruelty, and Lucretia Auld’s small kindnesses before leaving the plantation to care for a child in Baltimore. His warm welcome in the Auld household strengthens his hopes, and he regards the move as a decisive event guided by God.
What happens
- After Ike wounds Freddy’s forehead, Lucretia Auld bandages it and becomes a valued source of sympathy and extra food.
- Freddy describes inadequate clothing, freezing nights, shared food troughs, and his growing recognition that slavery is wrong.
- News of his move to Baltimore delights him, and he washes eagerly to qualify for a pair of trousers.
- He leaves on Saturday, stops briefly at Annapolis, and reaches Baltimore on Sunday morning.
- Rich takes him to the Aulds, whose warm welcome introduces his duty of caring for little Thomas.
- Freddy regards his removal as a decisive blessing and connects his enduring hope with God.
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What to notice
The contrast explains his joy at departure. Cruelty and broken family ties leave him with little attachment to the plantation.
Quick check
What work does Freddy receive in the Auld household?
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