Linda's Credibility

Throughout the novel Linda constantly utilizes her honesty and modesty to establish credibility with the readers. She tries to tell the truth to the reader, which not only serves to enhance the feelings the reader gets from the novel but also makes the reader believe her more when she talks about things the reader might doubt. A great example of her use of modesty and honesty is when, in Chapter 29, she describes her escape and, instead of emphasizing her courage and daring for undertaking such a dangerous job, she talks about the kindness, love and support of Uncle Philip, Peter and her Grandmother. Also, even though she is about to lose her grandmother, she still worries more about Fanny. These kinds of actions not only show the value of community that the slaves held, but also serve to establish credibility with Linda which she could then use later on.