"Who could do justice to my feelings at this moment [of freedom]? Not conquering heroes, themselves, in the midst of a triumph. Not the tender mother who has just regained her long-lost
infant, and presses it to her heart. Not the weary hungry mariner, at the sight of the desired friendly
port. Not the lover, when he once more embraces his beloved ... after she had been (taken] from his
arms! All within my breast was tumult, wildness, and delirium! My feet scarcely touched the ground,
for they were winged with joy, and, like Elijah, as he rose to Heaven, they were with lightning sped
as I went on."
Olaudah Equiano, as quoted in
African American Review
999
Who does Equiano quote at the end of the passage?
a. the weary hungry mariner
Jesus
b. Elijah
d. himself
c.