Solitary

From the earliest chapters of Solitary, Woodfox presents himself a principled and determined. Describe how these traits helped Woodfox survive his experience in prison, citing three examples from the book.

What is the 13th Amendment, and how does it relate to the prison system in the United States, according to Woodfox? Discuss the connection the text makes between the history of slavery in the United States and contemporary incarceration.

In Chapter 54, Woodfox writes that he was forced to choose between justice and freedom. Describe what he means by this choice, and explain why, based on his character, this was such a difficult decision.