Narrative of Fredrick Douglass

The greatest thing close to knowledge Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass is that there argon many different and arouse themes to learn from. Throughout Douglass story he teaches us many lessons and motifs, except one thing that stays constant is his belief in the fact that all men and women should be created equal, with equal rights without any constraints to his or her let individual emancipation.The treatment of Douglass himself and the other slaves he die harded with was unbearable and under such(prenominal) horrible circumstances that after teaching his autobiography it actually makes me interview what other types of things other slaves had to endure during their experiences. Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass shows its readers that even though times provoke get extremely hard, there will unflustered always be hope even when you think there is none. maven of the close to important ways slaves were kept in fetter was non simply the threat of physi cal brutality rather, it was through with(predicate) deep and sustain ignorance.Slaves were not allowed to read and write and were therefore generally not witting of the events outside of the plantation, could not communicate with each other well to fire rebellion or conduct escape plans, and could not reach the smell of self-sufficiency and pride that came from being educated. Literacy brought with it an understanding of the larger demesne. It opened up before a slave the idea of justice and an understanding of history. culture the Bible led to a truer comprehension of Christianity. Douglass was able to first take in with abolitionism when he attained literacy.He also became full aware of the reality of thraldom he wrote Literacy had given me a view of my wretched condition, without the remedy. It opened my eyeball to the horrible pit, but to no ladder upon which to get out. In moments of agony, I envied my fellow-slaves for their stupidity (Page 56). Ignorance was thus a way for slaveholders to keep their slaves manageable, happy, calm, and content. Once a slave moved beyond such darkness into a world filled with understanding, he was only able to do what Douglass eventually did set about to escape from his ties.While reading Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass it is almost like reading about how white men dehumanized their slaves. The first example of this is sh avow in Chapter 1 when Douglass mother passes away. Never having enjoyed, to any considerable extent, her soothing presence, her beseech and watchful care, I true the tidings of my mothers shoemakers last with frequently the same emotions I should arrest probably felt at the death of a stranger (Page 43).This quote explains that Douglass, like many other slaves, neer had much of any relationship with their birth mothers. Considering that some(prenominal) slaves are taken away from their birth mothers only a few short historic period after they are born it is easy to unde rstand why Douglass felt this way. Its extremely sad to read how a child can palpate almost no emotion after interview of such a tragic loss. I imagine if that were to happen to me and how I would feel and can only feel disheartened by the fact that most slaves never got to have relationships with their mothers.Another example of such degrading behavior by the slaveholders is simply how they scarcely feed their slaves. They expect so much work and cooperation from them and think that any amount of food, big or small, will serve up them to get their work done. Slaveholders instill in the minds of slaves that being unfed, whipped and claimed awful name calling is the opera hat kind of life they will ever have. These were horrible characteristics of slaveholding but were well depicted by Douglass in his autobiography. According to Nathaniel P.Rogers Confederate Slavery and Northern Religion February 11, 1844 (Page 139), it is explained that Douglass arrives to give a speech and to severalize his story to an audience who is very apprehensive and uncertain about hearing him speak. However, they were very curious to see him. After giving his speech, which was well received by the audience, he was asked more(prenominal) and more questions and they wanted to know more about his life and journey through slavery in general. there was great oratory in his speech-but more dignity and earnestness than what we call eloquence.He was not up there as a speaker-performing. He was an insurrectionist slave taking hold on the right of speech, and charging on his tyrants and bondage of his race (Page 141). Reading this review makes me really happy to know that sequence he had an awful time as a slave, escaping and gaining freedom was the best thing that ever happened to him. It is satisfying to read that others can feel for Douglass, though not come close to imagining what he had gone through, but having some sort of sympathy and realization that he and many other slaves are great human beings with inspiring stories to share about he freedom they all deserve. He teaches us that while we all go through horrible things there is always a silver lining and something to be learned. Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass has really taught me a lot about myself and about a whole other kind of people that I really had no knowledge of. I truly believe that Douglass makes his audiences believe in what stands for all men and women should be created equal, with equal rights without any constraints to his or her own individual freedom. This autobiography has a lot to teach a someone and I would recommend it to anyone.It is thoroughly enjoyable and is the kind of book that makes you expression past just the text. It makes you think about your own life, putting it in perspective and realizing what is really important. It is an interesting story that not many have heard themselves and really know little about its topic. I allude to anyone who wants to read t his narrative that they keep an open mind no case what their previous views, religious or not, are so that they can fully understand and accept this persons journey through slavery.