Why might olaudah equiano have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom, and move to England, after he was purchased by Mr. King, a charitable and humane quaker merchant?
Olaudah Equiano may have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after being purchased by Mr. King because Quakers were known for their beliefs in equality, human rights, and abolitionism. Quakers were active in the anti-slavery movement and many Quakers actively helped enslaved persons gain their freedom. Additionally, Mr. King's reputation as a charitable and humane individual may have led Equiano to believe that he would be willing to help him secure his freedom. Equiano may have seen the Quaker community as more amenable to granting him freedom and providing opportunities for a better life in England.
