Douglass utilizes some metaphors to express the thoughts of himself in which are reserved to highlight the main idea of the essay. When Douglass mentions about the poor white children on the street that taught him to read, he makes a strong interpretation to the readers: "This bread I used to bestow upon the hungry little urchins, who, in return, would give me that more valuable bread of knowledge" (Douglass 26). He also states his feeling through saying: “The silver trump of freedom had roused my soul to eternal wakefulness”. This metaphor implies that learning is not only a gift, but it also delights Douglass to recognize the real of slavery. Frederick Douglass proves his ability in this essay, and helps the readers realize not only the
