English III Essay Assignment

After viewing the movie, "Glory," complete a 1 1/2 ro 2-page paper on one of the following topics. You may need to use some of your background knowledge from discussions we have had in class in order to fully answer the question.

1. Analyze the use of African American spirituals by the members of the 54th Massachusetts.
2. Analyze the treatment of the members of the 54th Massachusetts by other members of the Union army.
3. Choose one of the following four characters and analyze the gravity of being assigned to the 54th Massachusetts:

• A white man from a small farm village in Michigan who has volunteered.
• A white officer from Boston.
• A free African American from New York City.
• A former slave who has recently escaped from a plantation in South Carolina.