Harriet Ann Jacobs (1813-1897), who wrote under the pseudonym Linda Brendt, was an American slave who eventually escaped and became an abolitionist. “What Slaves Are Taught to Think of the North” is a chapter from Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, in which Jacobs provides a true account of her experience as a slave. As you read, take notes on the structure of the excerpt and the author's purpose in writing this text. This informational text is for grade 9 readers. What Slaves Are Taught To Think of The North by Harriet Ann Jacobs is in the public domain.