Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Question 1

Who is Frederick Douglass?

Answer 1

he was born a slave on the eastern shore of MD
he is notable because of his escape and using his ability to read and write to speak out again slavery. He did this through writing books and telling his story in the abolitionist movement

Question 2

Are all humans capable of cruelty? (could be an essay question)

Answer 2

depends on the circumstance
people can be intrinsically selfish
comes down to how they have been nurtured
using the slaveholders as examples

Question 3

what were the 3 turning points in the narrative

Answer 3

1. Douglass starting to learn how to read
2. Douglass resists and fights Covey
3. The actual escape

Question 4

what lead to Douglass’ fight with Covey?

Answer 4

Douglass was sent there when he was 16 to try and break him since Covey had the reputation. During his first week Covey whipped him and cut his back. Douglass remained there for a year and a half where the whippings took place weekly. During this time he worked long hours, was underfed and his spirit was broken. One day he was in the stables and Covey came to tie him up to whip him and Douglass fought back.