Research Paper On Frederick Douglass

Lawrence Jay Somosa College Prep English III Mrs. Michelle Etter 4 March 2024 Knowledge is Power The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is Frederick Douglass's book that famously promoted the aim of the abolitionist movement. Frederick Douglass was once a slave and escaped with the help of his wife. Her name is Anne Murray Douglass and she helped many slaves escape. She had an important role to play in the Underground Railroad and lived a life of fulfillment through her community. Frederick desperately wanted freedom when he was a slave, and Anne was her only way to freedom. He talks of freedom, and how he lived more in a day than he did as a slave. The book reminds us of the horrific experiences and the warnings of blindly accepting

To quote, “All men are created equal” (Thomoas Jefferson, 1776). Like Jefferson, Douglass believed in peace and his idea was to debate this topic furthermore. He believed that debating of peace between the blacks and whites instead of violence. Frederick is a historical figure who through his determination of self-education demonstrated that seeking knowledge is power. Through self-education, the social injustice of the black community has declined significantly ever since 1852. In 1852, Fredrick Douglass said, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine, You may rejoice, I must mourn.” Ever since the declaration of independence held a significant reason why the United States of America is still awake. The Fourth of July was significant in his speech about why many former slaves marched throughout America. The day before and the day after was no different when racial segregation was active in the South until 1964. Stressing of debating for the freedom of millions of slaves in the south during Frederick time remained in mind. Frederick Douglass’s narrative was an inspiration through decades of fighting for freedom and desires of overcoming