Olaudah Equiano may have believed he had a chance to buy his freedom and move to England after being with Mr. King, a charitable and humane Quaker merchant, for several reasons:
a. Quakers tended to be heavily involved in the abolitionist movement - This connection might have given Equiano hope that Mr. King would support his desire for freedom due to the Quaker principles of equality and humanitarianism.
b. Mr. King’s character - Being described as charitable and humane, Mr. King may have inspired confidence in Equiano that he would consider granting him the opportunity for freedom.
c. Previous experiences with other owners - If Equiano had observed or heard of other enslaved individuals who were able to buy their freedom or were set free, it might have encouraged him to believe in a similar possibility for himself.
d. His own determination and skills - Equiano was literate and had skills that made him valuable. This competence might have bolstered his belief that he could earn the money necessary to buy his freedom.
Combining these factors could help explain why Equiano felt hopeful about his prospects for freedom and a new life in England.
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