Narrative of the Life of Book Report

At which point, he would escape and settle in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This would mark the beginning of the long fight that Douglas would have in the abolition of slavery and campaign for civil rights. This awakening would lead to the publishing of the book, The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas, An American Slave. Where, he would print the different speeches on the abolition of slavery. This would become a best seller and make Douglas famous. However, he was wanted by southern slave hunters and began to campaign in Britain against the evils of slavery. This allowed for sympathetic friends to buy Douglas's freedom, which helped him to return to America.

The different events that were described by Frederick Douglas were a testament of his desire to obtain his freedom at any cost. Where, he would endure suffering and brutality at the hands of slave masters. These incidents would harden his resolve, to escape at any cost. This is significant, because it shows how despite the obvious inhumane conditions that he would endure through much of his life, Douglas would find a way overcome the different challenges that he faced.As a result, the book The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas, An American Slave; is a testament to the underlying strength of Frederick Douglas. As it shows his ability, to overcome the obvious brutality that he would see, to have a positive impact upon the world.

Clearly, the institution of slavery would shape who Frederick Douglas would become, as he would see it as immoral and a hypocrisy of society itself. This and the overall brutality that was witnessed would shape, Douglas' views about receiving his freedom at any cost. This is significant, because this desire would help him learn to read and continue with his objectives until he was successful. As a result, one could infer that The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas, An American Slave; is the story of the brutality of slavery and why it should be abolished.

Bibliography

Douglas, Frederick. (2009). "Chapter Two." The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas, An American Slave. Cambridge, MA:….....