How does equiano's youth affect his treatment during the voyage

Answer: he was above in the deck and he was not put into chains.

Explanation:

Considering that Equiano was a young boy he had the possibility of being allowed to be on the deck of the ship. As a result he was not put into chains and he spent less time in the crowded rooms with the other slaves in terrible conditions. On the deck, the ship crew also taught him different navigational tools.

He is above deck and is not put into chains.