8.4.2 Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass

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Why doesn't Frederick Douglass know his age?

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He never saw it written down.

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Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist, which meant he wanted to abolish, to end _____________.

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slavery

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Douglass does not reveal the names of the boys who taught him to read most likely because ___________.

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it was illegal to teach slaves to read and he does not want them to get in trouble.

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What does Douglass think of his first master, Captain Anthony?

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He is a horrible person.

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is told from a ___________ point of view.

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first person.

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What is the significance of literacy in Frederick Douglass's life?

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Literacy was a key to his freedom and empowerment.

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What role did Captain Anthony play in Douglass's life?

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He was Douglass's first master and a symbol of oppression.

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How did Douglass learn to read?

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He was taught by white boys in his neighborhood.

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What does Douglass's narrative reveal about the institution of slavery?

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It exposes the brutality and inhumanity of slavery.

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What is the main theme of Douglass's narrative?

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The struggle for freedom and equality.