Book: Norton Anthology of African American Literature, Third Edition, (Vols.1-2).Smith, Gates, et. al XXXXXXXXXXW.W. Norton Publishing. 1. Read pg XXXXXXXXXXIntroduction to Spirituals and all the...

Book: Norton Anthology of African American Literature, Third Edition, (Vols.1-2).Smith, Gates, et. al. 2014. W.W. Norton Publishing.

1. Read pg 10-20 (Introduction to Spirituals and all the content)

Read the ballads ““Jack and Dinah Want Freedom” p. 23 and “John Henry” p. 25

Read the folktales “All God’s Chillen Had Wings” p.57 and “How to Write a Letter” p. 60

The Slave and Black Codes in the United States. Reference.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Codes_(United_States)(Links to an external site.)

https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200197495/

MLA format is required. Minimum 3 pages excluding Works Cited page. Use all required and available materials to assist you, including commentary on the Discussion Board.

Choose 2 pieces of the same genre to compare (show similarities) and contrast (show differences) by discussing how theme and technique convey specific meanings in the works. For instance, choose to discuss “Jack and Dinah Want Freedom” and “John Henry” by discussing similar and dissimilar themes as well as how each piece technically conveys meaning.