In approaching this project, we wanted to discuss
both the background of the rebellion and the implications of Baker’s artistic
decisions within these panels. We considered a variety of questions about four
themes: the art itself, religion, education, and broader impact. We thought a
blog would be a great multimedia format for exploring our questions in a way
that like the graphic novel goes beyond words.
- How did Baker use the graphic novel genre to interpret Nat Turners rebellion?
- What role did Christianity play in the lives of slaves?
- How did religion influence Nat Turner as a leader and a rebel?
- What was the educational context of Nat Turner’s rebellion?
- Despite Turner’s educational and religious strength, why did the rebellion disintegrate?
- If Baker chooses to juxtapose Turner with Moses’ historic rebellion, then what were some of the wider consequences of Turner’s rebellion?
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