![]() ![]() In the opening pages of his narrative, Solomon writes that the violin has brought him joy and comfort by “beguiling my own thoughts, for many hours, from the painful contemplation of my fate.” During his most excruciating years of servitude, Solomon sees his violin as a faithful friend or family member who brings him comfort. However, Solomon also reveals how the scant joy in his life, music, was perverted by slave dealers and owners. He even attributes his physical survival under his most brutal master, Edwin Epps, to his violin. In 12 Years a Slave, author and protagonist Solomon Northup highlights how his violin brought him brief but treasured moments of joy and comfort in the midst of otherwise-horrific situations. ![]()
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