“Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People” was written by Langston Hughes and chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman. This story is the account of a former slave and how Tubman delivered slaves to freedom (The EMC Masterpiece Series [EMC], 2005, pp. 388-392). Oliver Sacks wrote the story “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.” The neurologist tells the story to describe how Dr. P, a music teacher, coped with a neurological illness (EMC, 2005, p. 406-414). These two characters have both faced tribulations. These problems were of the same type: they had to overcome adversities. They approached their conflicts in the same way; however, they solved their problems differently. Harriet Tubman and the neurologist find themselves on a journey that leads them down a path contrary to society's norms. Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave from Maryland, faced many obstacles. She was born as Araminta Ross, but when she married her free husband, she took her name from Tubman and later changed her first name to Harriet, in homage to her mother. Harriet never liked being a slave and when it was rumored that she and her two brothers had been sold, they decided to run away. During their flight, the brothers became frightened and returned. Tubman found his way to Philadelphia. Although she fled so as not to be separated from her family, she was unable to see her family after her escape. Harriet had to find ways to disguise herself to see her family. Since she learned how to travel without being discovered, she quickly helped other slaves escape. In the past, people of color, others who were not whole or who lacked brain function were looked down upon by society. Although the neurologist was faced with a different problem, he was still... middle of paper...... The gist continues to examine Dr. P even though society would classify P as an invalid who should being placed in an institution and forgotten. Harriet Tubman continues to risk her life to save others from slavery. For Harriet, society considered her worthless; however, she believed in God and herself.Works CitedAbout (2011). Harriet Tubman. Retrieved from http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blharriettubman.htmRahmawati, Y. (February 27, 2009). Critical Analysis of “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” By: Oliver Sacks [web log post]. Retrieved from http://pendidikansains.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/critical-analysis-of-%E2%80%9Cthe-man-who-mistook-his-wife-for-a-hat%E2%80 %9D-byoliver-sacks/The EMC Masterpiece series. (2005). Literature and language arts: Understanding literature (2nd ed.). St. Paul, MN: EMC: Paradigm Publishing.