“And Ain’t I a Woman?”

1. This piece is relevant to the time because women did not have many rights, yet they were equally capable and qualified for jobs. It represents the strength and ability of an independent woman. • Sojourner Truth used repetition to get her point across, created a sassy, confident tone to explain her point to the audience, and she also spoke in local color because her education wasn’t extensive. • “Then they talk about this thing in the head: what’s this they call it? (Intellect, someone whispers). That’s it, honey. What’s that got to do with women’s rights or Negroes rights? If my cup won’t hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn’t you be mean not to let me have my little half- measure full?” (tone and local color) • “And Ain’t I a Woman?” is used numerous times in the story showing repetition. “And Ain’t I a Woman?”