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1 Text Analysis
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2 Language Points
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3 Summary
Text Organization
Global structure:
Parts | Para(s) | Main Ideas |
1 | 1~5 | It is high time to honor the heroes who helped liberate slaves by forging the Underground Railroad in the early civil-rights struggles in America. |
2 | 6~23 | By citing examples the author praises the exploits of civil-rights heroes who helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom. |
Three stories:
Stories | Heroes | Para(s) | Main Ideas |
1 | John Parker | 6~10 | After winning his own freedom from slavery, John Parker helped other slaves escape north to Canada to get freedom. |
2 | Levi Coffin | 11~15 | Supported by a strong religious conviction, the white man Levi Coffin helped black slaves escape at huge risk to himself. |
3 | Josiah Henson | 16~23 | By traveling the Underground Railroad, Josiah Henson reached his destination and became free at last. |

