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A.P. HISTORY BOOK REPORT #2
December 2, 2003 A.P. U.S. History 5th Hour Sally Hemings by Barbara ChaseRoboud is biographical novel about the life of Thomas Jefferson’s slave mistress, Sally Hemings. The story spans two continents, sixty years and seven presidencies. The story starts in Paris at the dawn of the French Revolution when Thomas Jefferson was serving as a United States ambassador. A widower, Jefferson had brought his oldest daughter, Martha, to Paris with him, but he then decided to bring over his youngest daughter, Polly, with him as well. Fourteenyearold Sally Hemings accompanied Polly to Paris as her maid. It was in Paris that Thomas Jefferson’s and Sally Hemings’ infamous love affair began. Sally Hemings enjoyed her life in Paris, she was given the finest clothing and was allowed to study with Jefferson’s daughters. However her fairy tale life in Paris would soon come to an end when Thomas Jefferson was called back to the United Sates. Sally could have opted not to return to America with Jefferson, she could have chosen freedom on the basis that slavery had been abolished on French soil. However, Sally Hemings did return to Virginia and slavery with Thomas Jefferson. She spent the rest of her life on Thomas Jefferson’s plantation, Monticello, in Virginia. Even after Jefferson’ s death, when she was granted her freedom she stayed on the Monticello property. Thomas Jefferson is the most important figure in Sally Hemings’ life. His every action affects her. Aside from being Sally’s only lover and the father of her children, Thomas Jefferson inspired his slave mistress, he gave her a reason to live. Sally Hemings gave up her freedom for Thomas Jefferson, and never regretted it for a minute. The novel follows the life of Sally Hemings, and therefore follows the life of Thomas Jefferson. It allows you to see the personal side of Jefferson’s political career, as well as experience his personal l... Please login to view comments from other users.
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