Responsibility In Relationships In Incidents, By Harriet Ann Jacobs

Through Jacobs’ writings, Alonzo was able to identify that relationships and bonds are very important. (118-122). Jacobs’ emphasizes the relationships rather than establishing herself. Personal relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and God are a major factor in her writings. She never thinks for herself, but for others. Responsibility in relationships is also emphasized in her story, for example, Mr. Sands wasn’t able to complete his responsibility as a husband and father, but Harriet Jacobs completed her responsibility as a mother and granddaughter. Her children, family and friends kept her going. Due to that, Harriet Ann Jacobs is able to conquer her fear of trust also in Incidents, who to trust and who not to trust, not only
that, she also learned to trust herself. She took up responsibility of trying to free other slaves. She was able to resist opposition for freedom for slaves. Her writing demonstrates how relationships are the defense for many slaves, both free and bonded, in their life (Morgan 73-94).