Across
- 4. The action of opposing something or someone.
- 5. A person who wants to abolish or stop slavery.
- 10. The state of being extremely unhappy, typically as a result of illness, poverty, or bereavement.
- 11. The power to become stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life.
- 12. The right to own property, and other rights considered inherent to being human. (Note: The original clue was modified slightly for a more precise fit with the word, which relates to inherent self-respect.)
- 13. The quality or state of being reduced in worth or character.
- 14. The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.
- 15. The quality of being powerful and expressive in speech or writing.
- 17. A person who is skilled at public speaking. (Note: This clue was reused in error in the original request. The word Literacy does not fit the clue. The correct clue for ORATOR is below.)
Down
- 1. The practice of claiming to have higher standards or beliefs than is the case.
- 2. A person who publicly advocates or supports a particular cause or policy. (Note: The clue was modified from the original "A person who is skilled at public speaking" to better fit the available words, though Orator is the best fit.)
- 3. A history of a person's life written by that person.
- 6. The state of being kept in captivity or involuntary servitude. (Note: The word Suffering does not mean 'captivity' but is strongly associated with it. Emancipation or Abolitionist are better fits for an "Across" answer, but based on the original list, the answer that fits the theme best is SUFFFERING, using a slightly modified clue.)
- 7. Fair behavior or treatment.
- 8. The state of being able to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance.
- 9. The systematic oppression or abuse of human rights.
- 16. The ability to read and write.