Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Flashcard

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What did Frederick Douglass wish for when he was in moments of agony?

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To be a beast.

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Who initially started to instruct Frederick Douglass in reading and writing?

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His mistress.

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What did Frederick Douglass do to learn how to write?

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He tricked white children into teaching him.

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What did Frederick Douglass feel had been a curse rather than a blessing at times?

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Learning to read.

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Who did Frederick Douglass consider his greatest enemy?

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His own ignorance.

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What is the significance of Frederick Douglass learning to read?

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It empowered him to understand his condition and seek freedom.

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How did Douglass's mistress initially influence his education?

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She taught him the alphabet and basic reading.

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What role did the Columbian Orator play in Douglass's education?

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It provided him with advanced reading material and ideas about freedom.

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Why did Douglass consider his own ignorance as his greatest enemy?

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Ignorance kept him from understanding the true nature of slavery and his rights.

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What was the impact of Douglass's ability to write on his life?

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It allowed him to articulate his thoughts and advocate for abolition.