Is social justice can be deeply discussed through literature? That was the only question, which was repeating itself in my mind while I was reading this article and/or piece.

Being interested in race and racism issues- which is clearly affect the social justice in any nation-, Philip introduced a unique piece of writing that is taken from legal documents.

“Zong case” is a cheerless incident that happened in 1781 where a ship -comprised 470 slaves besides the owners themselves- got lost due to navigation error. The result was, almost 60 person died because of being thirsty, and 40 others had the same fate because of either being thirst or frenzy! While others threw themselves into the sea, and simply drowned without any guilt unless being a Negro!

The whole story, in turn, indicates that race and racism- with all of this issue’s consequences- is an old complication that has been following people all over their history! And that is clear in this story that happened more than 200 years ago! Consequently, the writer, Philip, tended to write such a fragment peace as she wanted- I think- to get her audience involved with the analyzation of her work.

In my opinion, I think what she did is not fully clear. I believe if she addressed her issue and thoughts in a more direct way that would be fascinating! What she did, in my view, is something similar to what some Arabic writers do when they want to offer controversial, political or religious issue, they will try to play with words, hiding meanings and involving the public with their work. By doing so, they will serve themselves of any punishment or popular anger, for instance.