Explain how Wheatley challenge or contradict the image of a “slave woman” in the Revolutionary period?

Phillis Wheatley is considered the first African-American woman poet of the United States.
As you can see from the documents in the module (and featured in the textbook on pages 141146), beyond being a published poet she had recognized correspondence with a number of state leaders, including George Washington. You may read her letter to him here
How does Wheatley challenge or contradict the image of a “slave woman” in the Revolutionary period? Refer to at least one specific poem or letter in your response of at least 250 words.

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