Harriet Tubman was an extraordinary heroine. A beaten, broken young woman became a glorified saint to all hopelessly enslaved black people. Harriet was a divine miracle in the form of a female. She sang a gospel hymn or whistled like a bird to alert slaves of her presence. Her reliance on religion earned her the nickname Moses. Harriet possessed specific qualities that shaped her into a natural leader. Harriet Tubman fought for what she believed in without letting her fear sway her beliefs. Moreover, Harriet risked her life for the safety of others. Harriet Tubman was a pilot, conductor, and passenger in the Underground Railroad. By no means did she ever give up on her fight to end slavery.
Harriet Tubman was extremely religious and stubborn. When working for Mater Edward, she prayed to God everyday begging for his death. Soon after, Master Edward mysteriously passed away, leaving Harriet to feel horribly guilty. She asked God for forgiveness, promising to fulfill any of his requests. Furthermore, Harriet’s sister, …show more content…
While still enslaved on Master Doc’s plantation, a slave overseer mistook her for a runaway slave. A brick was hurled at her head, leaving a long distinct scar across her forehead. Harriet was highly recognizable due to her noticeable scar matching the one featured in her wanted poster. Had she been captured, she would have been surely identified. It was immensely dangerous for Harriet to remain a conductor in the Underground Railroad. Additionally, Harriet's impairment left her a victim of imminent sleeping spells. At any moment, Harriet could randomly lose consciousness, leaving her vulnerable to anything around her. Despite her misfortune, Harriet continued to lead slaves to emancipation. She trusted her passengers to not shoot or leave her when she unexpectedly fainted. In spite of her physical disfigurement, she was still able to operate in