Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Jacobs preferred Dr. Flints “stormy, terrific ways.”

Jacobs states that if “God bestowed intelligence upon a slave, it will prove to be his or her biggest curse.”

Jacobs falls in love with a fellow slave who works as a carpenter.

Dr. Flint builds Jacobs a cottage.

Dr. Flint and Jacobs’ relationship is gossiped throughout the neighborhood.

Jacobs gets pregnant on purpose.

Jacobs feels further repressed by the eloquent white man.

Jacobs expresses that slaves should not be judged by the same standards as white women.

Jacob's grandmother forces Jacobs away after the mistress of the house accuses Jacobs of having an affair.

Jacobs finally finds hope after meeting with father’s friend.