Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fredrick Douglas
After discussing the narrative in class I understand it much better. His explanations and descriptions of what it was like to be a slave are so vivid and clear making it easier to understand what life as a slave was really like. I was very interested in the passage where Douglas practically thanks his master for not allowing him to learn how to read and write. His teachings are immdeiately stopped but this doesnt necessarily stop Douglas from learning how to read and write. HE makes it his business to become a more educated person which I think is very admirable and at that time dangerous.
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I agree with you. Douglas 'stepped up' above all of harsh things that were done to him. I admire people who are able to rise above all negative stereotypes and prove to others that they are a better person than what is portrayed or said about them. And Douglas is an excellent example to all of us because he shows what it is that we should work towards in this life. It's about coming to know oneself really well and through that our potential to be better human beings towards others and ourselves.
I agree with you both. Sometimes it takes others peoples negativity and disbelief to push you to prove them wrong. You know who you are and what you are capable of and shouldn't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do.
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