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Analyzing Sojourner Truth's Speech Aint I A Woman

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Andrew,

I really enjoyed your take on Sojourner Truth’s speech “Aint I a Woman.” I’ll tell you what, not only did she know how to end a speech, but she sure did know how to start one too! She began striking fear into the hearts of men attached to these social norms. These norms being that women needed protection, and having to be attached to men in order to stay protected. The speech continues by basically stating men think women are weak and that men are stronger, however, women are just as strong, if not stronger than some men. I think this was an important part of her speech, because it really started to push back against the norm in society. She wasn't afraid to put herself out there and show she wasn't weak, and didn't need a man to

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