John Quincy Adams argues before the court that it is neither natural nor ethical for men to remain in slavery – that the natural state of man is freedom.
Themes: Slavery, Freedom, Sanctity of Life, Liberty, Humanity, Equality, Racism, Civil Liberty, Persuasion
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During his trial, Cinque rises up and demands that the courts set him and his fellow slaves free.
Themes: Freedom, Liberty, Sanctity of Life, Slavery, Humanity, Proclamation, Civil Liberty, Power of Words, Plea
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Abolitionist Theodore Joadson seeks the legal advice of John Quincy Adams, who advises Joadson to focus finding out who the defendants really are.
Themes: Attorney, Humanity, Individuality, Purpose, Testimony
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Put to the task of defending African slaves who lead a mutiny on board a slave ship, Tappan suggests that winning the case is not as important as giving the men their dignity.
Themes: Abolition, Righteousness, Freedom, Humanity, Slavery, Sanctity of Life, Christ-like, Virtue, Attorney
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