Section 1. Samuel's Choice (p.1-15)
Create a character map of Samuel

Samuel's traits are that he is a hard worker and a philosopher.
Page 2 describes the rigorous work that he performs, ìOur day began at sunrise and ended when the light faded.  We ground wheat to make bread at the mill.î  He is a thinker because he questions what freedom would be like for slaves, and wonders what it be like to go where ever he wanted.î

Samuel's problem is that he is a slave, and is forced to do work.

Samuel's goal is to experience freedom some day.

We are not sure at this point what his solution , but he is curious about is possible role in the war, ìWhat was it, I wondered, that made people think they could change lives?î  (p.8, par. 4).

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