Fanny Wright's tale reminds me of Whitman's narrative recollection of aiding a runaway slave. Fanny was a figure who created several programs to educate slaves and grant their freedom. Just as Whitman's tale recounts a narrator setting aside temporal prejudices, Fanny's pushed for the very same ideals. She, like Whitman, strove for universal equality and liberation.
One thing which bears thought is Frances Wright's orphanhood. Being an orphan, and being exposed to the tragic conditions of several state institutions Frances was probably exposed to the immoral behaviors and attrocities of government rules and programs, both in terms of exploiting humans (orphanism can be a type of slave, even today), where the individuals aren't viewed as an individual, just extra hands to work. I'm interested in what further role her orphanism has impacted her strive for equality.
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