In the autobiography Frederick Douglass presents a clear picture to me of a horrifying period of American history that far too few people understand. Douglass’s personal narrative as a slave lets you feel the fear of his past and allows us to experience the suffering and pain inflicted by underserved beatings and an unhealthy lifestyle with too much physical exertion. Douglass expresses very personal feelings about his history and helps us to understand the intense hatred and disgust the American slave had for his possessor, and the sickness of hate that allowed human beings to keep other human being as slaves.…
Frederick Douglass wrote an excerpt and he made two positions 1 Slavery is terrible for slaves 2 Slavery corrupts slave holders I think Douglass held about slavery is that it isn't right because when he was a little boy he doesn't know exactly his age but when he was born he was a slave and he explained that when a slave has a kid the mom or dad has to be separated and in his perspective he says that they do that so they won't have any memory of their parents or to loss trust on…
United States is the largest number of African-American who has been suffer long time of racial discrimination and live at the bottom of society. Those four writer both are political leaders of the African-American civil rights movement. Although they have different background and express different thought, they do same things. All article with profoundly coherent thinking that through the rhetorical triangle.…
Of course, there will still be those who still wish to continue living within the comforts of their realities, and that makes sense as it is something that people are not yet ready for. Just as Morpheus had stated to Neo that, “most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the system, that they will fight to protect it.” It is something that people cannot simply return to; it’s not like they are going to vacation and will eventually coming back home. As a result, people aren’t ready to give up their views on life so easily. And if people are willing to escape from their realities to experience the truth, it still doesn’t not mean that will be safe and live in luxury in doing so.…
No matter how vigorously one tries in their place of work, they, along with their peers, will all end up in the same place. This was the brutal truth Douglass’s grandmother, a slave, had to come to terms with when she was hurled into the woods where she was overtaken by loneliness and had suffered a prolonged death. Sadly, this was the case even after having taken substantial care for her slaveholder from his birth to his demise. Merriam Webster defines dedication as; self sacrificing, dedication, and loyalty; his grandmother was described as devoted to her work, and an overall warm hearted individual. The presumption that a person that differs from ourself is wicked and morally wrong, when it comes to Frederick Douglass, his message of parity among all races distinguishes him from slaves…
After reading a short excerpt from “Life of Fredrick Douglass”, I learned about the wretched, criminal, motives of enslavers. I understand the reasoning of why Douglass would rather be an animal. Douglass recalled the moment he realized how to read and understood the true characteristics of slavery.…
was sent out on my own without help or support.Frederick Douglass is my grandson and I have heard a lot of good things about my grandson.my life is not too much excitement now that I have nobody here to talk to. I think a lot about if I kids and grandkids were here what I would do with them I pray the lord a lot about when he going to let me see my family again but it has not happened yet…
In the Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass, Douglass uses rhetorical devices to convey his meaning that slavery is the worst possible experience for humanity in a contemptuous tone. Douglass states, “the wretchedness of slavery, and the blessedness of freedom, were perpetually before me.” This use of antithesis in parallel structure is used to convey his meaning by contrasting the two ideas of slavery and freedom, showing how extremely awful or beautiful each is and to show the differences between them. The use of the word “wretchedness” creates a contemptuous tone in this quote. He then goes on to state that upon arriving in New York he felt “like one who had escaped a den of hungry lions.” This simile is used to show the extent of his fear when in the south, showing how slavery is the worst experience for humankind. This comparison is made using a scornful tone, shown by the dehumanizing of the South through slavery. Next, Douglass explains that during his stay in the North “[he] was afraid to speak to any one for fear of speaking to any one for fear of speaking to the wrong one, and thereby falling into the hands of money-loving kidnappers, whose business it was to lie in wait for the panting fugitive, as the ferocious beats of the forest lie in wait for their prey.” Douglass writes this long sentence for the rhetorical effect of imitating the style of a person ranting, or speaking uncontrollably due to fear to show the horror of slavery. This is written in a bitter or scornful tone through his descriptions of the fugitive kidnappers. Douglass also includes that “[he] saw in every white man an enemy and in every colored man cause for distrust.” This almost equal parallelism is used to compare the common fear Douglass had for both races. The negative outlook on both races shows Douglass’s disdainful tone. Douglass further explains his outlook when he states his motto at the time was “Trust no man!” This…
In Douglass’ speech, his tone mainly appeals to emotions. He engages the listeners emotionally by stating his opinion over the topic of slavery. Douglass states, “My subject, then, fellow-citizens, is AMERICAN SLAVERY. I shall see this day and its popular characteristics from the slave’s point of view,” (52-54). This quote from his speech goes to show that he is standing up as a person who has actually experienced times of slavery. There is a great deal of credibility in Douglass’ writing because he refers to actual encounters that the African-American’s had dealt with in the way they were being treated. “I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us,” (19-22). Douglass is implying that he, along with the rest of the former slaves, do not feel that they are included in the celebration of the Fourth of July. He and the former slaves feel this way because even though they are said to have freedom, the people in the country…
Frederick Douglass was many things; he was a former slave, abolitionist, and impressive writer. Despite having his early years plagued by abuse and hardships like any other slave, he was able to overcome these hardships and was able to become a free slave by escape. What sets him apart from other slaves however, is that he was able to write with such power and become an example for his people. This is reflected in his autobiography, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. As Douglass recounts the story of his years as a slave and his journey to escape the hold of his masters he uses rhetorical strategies such as metaphors, personification, and polysyndetons to give the reader of his story a vivid description of what his life was like when he was still a slave.…
an you believe that a train conductor held the fate of Frederick Douglass's entire life in his hands? Douglass described his daring escape on a train ride from Baltimore to Philadelphia in his autobiography, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1881). For the journey, Douglass disguised himself as a sailor wearing a red shirt, a tarpaulin hat, and a black scarf tied loosely around his neck. He also had to be able to talk like a sailor. "My knowledge of ships and sailor's talk came much to my assistance, for I knew a ship from stem to stern, and from keelson to cross-trees, and could talk sailor like an 'old salt.'" Besides a disguise, what else do you think Douglass needed?…
In Frederick Douglass’s autobiography, Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave, Douglass recounts his life as a slave and journey to freedom. As a slave Douglass learns to read from his inexperienced mistress Sophia Auld. Literacy a rare position for any slave at the time sparks Douglass’s quest for knowledge and consequently freedom. Douglass’s exposure to The Columbian Orator at a young age expands his mind to a world where slave and master are equal. Not only does he gain the words to articulate his desire for freedom but he acquires a new mentality towards his imprisonment. This knowledge has become a burden upon him revealing the evils of slavery without a means to escape it. Upon his escape from slavery, Douglass…
Douglass skillful use of metaphors, vast vocabulary, and allusions help in getting the reader’s attention while reading. The story may be interesting, but with the use of these literary devices it makes it more emotional and vivid, something that is important for this narrative. To accurately tell of Douglass’ experience as a slave, these literary devices hit a home run in earning the reader’s…
The autobiography, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” is about the physical and mental journey of a former slave and his escape to freedom. It conveys a powerful message about the brutality and immorality of slavery. Frederick Douglass’s story proved wrong the misconceptions and justification for slavery during the antebellum period. His personal experiences and observations are realistic and vivid, each having a different purpose in supporting his message. The rawness of his writing style successfully touches the reader's’ emotions as well. The book greatly contributed to the abolitionist movement by enlightening people in both American and Britain and promoting an anti-slavery sentiment. It was a chance for the slaves’ untold…
Slavery was not only a racial issue in the 1800s, but was also an act of dehumanization for no logical reason. Dehumanizing slaves was shown throughout The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass in many different ways. The slaves were worked, beat, and whipped for what seemed to be no reason at all. This novel, written by Frederick Douglass himself, shares what it was like to be born into slavery, the challenges, work, and much more. Growing up as a slave, Frederick witnessed awful things, like the bloody, terrifying beating of his Aunt Hester.…