Timeline on the life of Jane Pittman- A Multigenre Activity

As a response to the novel The Autobiography of Jane Pittman I did a timeline that reflected the most important moments in Jane’s life. While creating the timeline, I discovered amazing things about the character of Jane Pittman. For example, how ironic it was that Jane lacked true parental care when she was young; however, she was the one who at 9 years old had to take care of the white children in the Big House. Also, when slavery was abolished she had to take a maternal role, to take care of Ned. It demonstrates both natural instincts and maturity Jane had to developed at a young age, which later in the novel made her an admirable figure. Another thing that captured my attention was all the loss that Jane had to go through in her long 110 years. First, the loss of her parents, Coronel Brown’s disappearance, Joe’s death, and Ned and Jimmy’s death too. Constantly feeling alone, made her a strong independent woman and a respected figure at the community. Throughout her life, Jane demonstrated to be a very stubborn, outspoken, and carefree person. Additionally, she was fearful and didn’t let white people dictate her fate.  In short, the timeline I created of Jane’s life made me respect her more as a woman and specially as a black woman. I appreciate all the commodities, freedom and flexibility that today’s society has, in comparison to, past decades. Of course, all the liberties mentioned previously are thanks to people like Ned, Jimmy and Jane who fought incessantly until the day they died.