Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself Short Essay - Answer Key

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself Short Essay - Answer Key

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1. Who was William Lloyd Garrison?

Mr. Garrison was an abolitionist. He started a newspaper, which he called The Liberator. He later heard a speech by Douglass about the lives of slaves. Mr. Garrison wrote the preface to Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.

2. In the Preface, how does Garrison describe Douglass?

He describes Douglass as someone who went from a person with low self-esteem to one who is confident. Mr. Garrison also states that Douglass is able to write well even though he did not get any help. Garrison also describes Douglass as someone who has good speaking skills considering what his life was like while growing up as a slave.

3. In the Preface, why does Mr. Garrison talk about a story that Daniel O'Connell has previously told?

Daniel O'Connell is an abolitionist who told a story about a white man who was an American sailor that became a slave in Africa. The American sailor is a slave for three very difficult years. Mr. Garrison brings this story up to show that slavery can affect anyone. He makes it clear that slavery is an immoral way of treating anyone.

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