His religious conversion is also a key component within his narrative that sets the stage for his beliefs and his association as a religious individual with many of the readers he is seeking to persuade. He identifies himself as a true Christian who places his utmost trust in the Lord. He does this so much to the extent that he believes that his path in life is predetermined and that his efforts to escape bondage are what the Lord desires for him. Equiano believes he is a “favorite of heaven” because of the serendipity he experienced during his enslavement (page 4). On many occasions we see Equiano's ability to look past the horrors he has faced and embrace the life he finds himself in. After being sold into slavery he had the opportunity to learn to read, write and speak multiple languages. He managed to gain freedom unlike many slaves of his time. In addition to his education and freedom, while under the ownership of Captain Pascal, Equiano was able to improve his knowledge of the sea and his position as a worker on multiple ships. This love for the sea is something he has carried with him for many years. Which is something I also find ironic and honorable, Equiano loved the sea and the adventure it held for him but considering the revolting carnage he had seen and experienced he continued to embrace his