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How Does Frederick Douglass Cause Anger

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In the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass feelings about the songs he heard the slaves sing, provoked anger deep inside his heart. Having grown up in slavery, dealing with the beatings, long hours, hardly any food, and let’s not forget any freedom. It would make him a bit annoyed. It not only provoked anger, but also reveal short-term happiness among the slaves. Frederick stated that, “they would make the dense old woods, for miles around reverberate with their wild songs.” Douglass also looked at the songs as the slaves testimonies. For example, when the slaves stated that they were glad to be going to the “Great House Farm” this means that the slaves were thankful for making it to somewhat better conditions. Douglass also
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