Slavery, Freedom, and Unfreedom, all words that were heavily debated throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, however, they now are simply seen as a topic of this nation's history. Throughout "The Underground Railroad" written by Colson Whitehead, we observe the degree of the three separate topics, in addition to their defining qualities through the experiences of certain characters, such as Cora. In the depths of Georgia, we witness the strong grip of slavery, and see the harsh realities of captivity and subjugation rooted in all of the land. However, as Cora leaves on her journey through the Underground Railroad the story shows not just the harsh physical effects that unfreedom takes on someone, but also the mental aspect, in order
