People don’t often see the bigger picture or try to see the concept through other’s perspectives because they think they fathom the essence of what’s being told to them. This excerpt changes that by looking at Frederick Douglass’ scrutiny of slavery and his condition. As I read the excerpt, I understood why one particular event was important to him and the comparison between the enslavers and criminals was so significant. I also contemplated on why he would much rather be an animal instead of a human individual. I’ll begin to shed some light on what I discovered about these events and beliefs as we step into the shoes of Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass spent his childhood as a slave who later went on to be an abolitionist. He was
