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What's the central event in "The Confessions of Nat Turner"?

  • Turner's confession

  • Turner's trial

  • Turner's marriage

  • Turner's escape

Answer

Turner's confession serves as the focal point of "The Confessions of Nat Turner," providing a firsthand account of the rebellion he led against slavery in 1831. Through Turner's own words, readers gain insight into the motivations, struggles, and beliefs that drove him to organize and execute this act of resistance, shedding light on the complexities of slavery and the fight for freedom during that turbulent period in American history.
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