Secret meetings in the night from "summary" of Autobiografía de un esclavo by Juan Francisco Manzano
In the stillness of the night, when darkness enveloped the world like a thick blanket, we would gather in secret to share our thoughts, fears, and dreams. These clandestine meetings were our only refuge from the harsh reality of slavery that weighed heavily upon our shoulders. Under the cloak of darkness, we would speak freely, unburdening our hearts and minds without the fear of repercussion from our oppressors. Our voices, though hushed, carried the weight of a thousand untold stories, each one a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. These gatherings were a precious moment of solidarity and connection, a brief respite from the cruelty and dehumanization that defined our existence. In those fleeting hours of togetherness, we found solace in each other's company, drawing strength from the shared bond of suffering and survival. The night became our sanctuary, a sacred space where we could reclaim a sense of agency and autonomy denied to us in the harsh light of day. It was in those moments of darkness that we dared to envision a different future, one where freedom and equality were not just distant dreams, but tangible realities within our grasp. And so, we met in secret, under the cover of night, knowing that our clandestine gatherings were not just acts of defiance, but declarations of our humanity and our unyielding spirit. For in those stolen moments of connection and resistance, we found the courage to hope and the strength to endure, no matter the odds stacked against us.
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