In "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs, the chapter titled "Free at Last" is very important. It shows how one character, Linda Brent, changes a lot from the beginning of the story to this part.
At the start of the story, Linda is a young girl who is a slave. She feels trapped and sad because she knows she doesn't have the freedom to live her life as she wants. She has to obey her master, Dr. Flint, who is unkind and makes her life very hard. Linda dreams of being free and hopes for a better life. She is scared and confused, but she is also very brave.
As the story goes on, Linda faces many challenges. She tries to escape from Dr. Flint and even hides for a long time. She shows her strong will and never gives up, even though she is scared. This shows how much she has grown. She learns to fight for her freedom and the rights of her children.
When we get to the chapter "Free at Last," it’s a big change for Linda. After a long and tough struggle, she finally finds freedom. She is no longer just a frightened girl; she is a strong woman who has fought hard for what she wants. She feels proud and relieved, and she can finally be with her family and have a chance at a happy life.
In this chapter, we see that Linda has changed from a scared slave girl to a brave and free woman. She learns that fighting for freedom is important and that she deserves to be happy, just like everyone else. This shows us that even in the toughest times, one can be strong and find their way to freedom.