How we cite our quotes: (Paragraph)
Quote #1
The ones that could fly shed their wings. They couldn't take their wings across the water on the slave ships. (2)
Here, the shedding of the wings represents the confinement of slavery. At one time, these people could go (literally) wherever they wanted, but everything changed so suddenly. Now their every move will be limited.
Quote #2
The slaves labored in the fields from sunup to sundown. The owner of the slaves callin himself their Master. (6)
The people are confined both physically and mentally. They have to work all day, every day; they are expected to call this jerk their "Master;" and they're not even given any time to talk to one another. That takes a toll on a person.