Frederick Douglass is considered to this day a very inspiring man. He can be looked up to by many future generations. Douglass was a slave born in Tuckahoe in Talbot County, Maryland. His whole life was on obstacles and through his perseverance he would eventually profit to becoming a free man. In Douglass’s life his determination would pierce his life's challenges.…
Frederick Douglass: His Impact Frederick Douglas became the most influential intellectual of the nineteenth century. He helped establish a place for the modern Civil Rights movement. He changed the life for African American men, women and children in the United States. “He was an abolitionist, human rights and women 's rights activist, orator, author, journalist, publisher, and social reformer”(Trotman 2). His life was devoted to gaining equality for all people, both women and men.…
Douglass has two well-respected white men, William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips, write the preface and the introductory letter before his story even begins. Garrison, a leading abolitionist as well as founder and publisher of a well-known antislavery newspaper The Liberator, states in the preface that “it [Douglass’s Narrative] is, in my judgment, highly creditable to his head and heart…that it comes short of reality, rather than overstates a single fact in regard to SLAVERY AS IT IS” (7-8). Phillips, a Harvard-trained attorney and abolitionist public speaker, reinforces Douglass’s credibility in his introductory letter when he says, “Again, we have known you long, and can put the most entire confidence in your truth, candor and sincerity” (14) and then warns him to be careful because he is placing himself in danger by publishing his own declaration of freedom. By these two highly esteemed white men attesting to the authenticity of Douglass’s book, he is able to achieve credibility within the white community and lessen the…
Frederick Douglass is one of history's most influential abolitionist. Despite the hardships Douglass suffers as a slave, his circumstances do not prevent from learning how to read and write. Eventually, he earns enough money to successfully escape from slavery. On September, 1838, Douglass arrives in New York to begin a new life, In the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass documents the hardships he endures and the wide range of emotion experiences upon his arrival in New York. In this excerpt from the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass’s usage of figures of speech, syntax, and repetition convey his feelings of excitement, loneliness, and distrust after his escape from…
In conclusion, Frederick Douglass was an educated, African American slave who was a former slave. He, with many others, withstood such torturous acts that no living being should ever have to sustain. Douglass survived the horrendous journey of slavery, and his undying hope paved the way to freedom for many slaves. With this, he had a credible, logical and emotional argument against slavery. His bravery of becoming a free slave became an inspiration to the slaves still under the captivity of slave holders, and to all the many readers today.…
In Douglass’ Narrative of the Life, he quickly developed a life mantra after his Master forbade him from learning to read and write.…
Frederick Douglass most important legacy was the use of his words to fight for the freedom and rights of African Americans [women and minority groups].” He used his own symbolism to, at every opportunity promote anti-slavery throughout his many newspapers and works that boldly described the issues of slavery. His attributes to convey messages using writing and speaking elevated him up to emerge as one of the most illustrious people of the 1860s and receive the grand title of the “Father of Civil Rights.” Douglass, equipped with his extraordinary writing techniques, published 3 autobiographies; Narrative and Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, My Bondage and My Freedom, and The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass.…
The Narrative of Frederick Douglass was filled with metaphors, stories and anything to draw the reader in. He used dates and quotes to remind you this is real and not some horror story, this is actually what people went through at one point in time. He captivated the attention of the reader with his heart-wrenching personal stories, and the stories that were more humorous. He put you in his shoes, describing the different aspects of his life as a slave. He was well educated, especially for a slave and you saw that in his literature, which totally defeat the absent minded thinking of…
His advantage of being able to read and write, and also give powerful speeches granted him the ability to use his experiences to make others listen. In the last paragraph of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass he shares his hopes for the future of his autobiography. The paragraph states, “Sincerely and earnestly hoping that this little book may do something toward throwing light on the American slave system, and hastening the glad day of deliverance to the millions of my brethren in bonds--faithfully relying upon the power of truth, love, and justice, for success in my humble efforts... I subscribe myself, Frederick Douglass”(Douglass 76). He hopes that the book can call attention to the flawed American justice he and so many other African-Americans had to pass through. Like Douglass Kaepernick’s peaceful protest has brought attention, good and bad, to the recent oppression and inequity in the nation.…
Frederick Douglass: An Embodiment of the Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass tells about the struggles Douglass went through during slavery. Even though he was treated horribly, he still never gave up for his freedom, and he would do whatever it took to be free. Frederick Douglass’s life story embodies the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness in many different ways. Douglass shows the pursuit of happiness by putting his life on the line and by taking any beating from the slaveholders so he can eventually be happy and live free.…
It is here that we see the initial influence of Douglass’s agency to attain personal autonomy, as well as Douglass’s application of his self separate from another man. Douglass at a young age grows a consciousness and utilizes his observational skills to analyze his master, who, himself, exercise personal independence and individuality in his opinion to keep Douglass…
Frederick Douglass proves his ability in this essay, and helps the readers realize not only the…
Frederick Douglass, a significant figure in the abolitionist movement and is known for his writings about civil rights and racial equality. He was born into slavery but despite this his “take-charge” attitude played a significant role in his life. Specifically, the turning points of his life, which eventually led to his escape from slavery. These turning points include his realization of the horrors of slavery, learning how to read, and his fight against Mr. Covey.…
In “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” Douglass communicate…
Frederick Douglass was born a slave in 1818 and he escaped slavery in 1836. In his narrative, “Learning to Read and Write”, Douglass describes the various steps and struggles he encountered as he learned to read and write. Douglass’ narrative is clearly an emotional piece as evidenced by his use of diction, intense words and imagery. Analyzing Douglass’ emotional appeal through his diction, word choice and imagery will clarify how he conveyed his message, the inhumane treatment of slaves, to his audience. To understand Douglass’ diction and imagery, the audience and purpose have to be identified first.…