Furthermore, Douglass’ discussed his emotions throughout his slavery-controlled life, which allows the readers to learn about slavery through an emotional connection. One major emotional that appears throughout Douglass’ narrative is fear of the unknown. Slaves were in constant fear of the inhumane and physical pain that they may endure. Douglass explained, “I expected every moment that my brains would be dashed out against the tree” (Douglass 35). That constant “expectation” of pain, once again, does not directly state his fear, but allows the reader to indirectly experience Douglass’ fear. Unlike in Dubois book, Douglass brings the reader through his journey through slavery, allowing him or her to learn about slavery not through facts, but
