Washington Black

Importance of Wanted Poster

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The wanted poster symbolizes the extensive, destructive reach of slavery and oppression. Erasmus hires a bounty hunter to capture Wash, and he also pays for wanted posters to be posted around the continent. Thus, the narrative portrays the extensive measures by which evil institutions may be perpetuated and enforced.