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Did Frederick Douglass really write The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass'?

Yes!


What trade did Douglass learn?

Ship caulking


Did Friedrick Douglass write poems?

There are no known poems written by Friedrick Douglass. He did, however, write several autobiographies including My Bondage and My Freedom.


What occupation did Frederick Douglass learn in the city?

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Did Frederick Douglass write an autiobiography?

Yes.


In My Bondage and My Freedom. Why does Douglass feel he has been cheated?

Douglass feels cheated because he is denied the opportunity to learn to read and write, which he views as essential for freedom and personal development. He believes that by being deprived of education, he is being kept in a state of mental bondage.


Who assist Douglass in learning to read and write?

Frederick Douglass was primarily assisted in learning to read and write by his owner’s wife, Sophia Auld, who initially taught him the basics of the alphabet. However, her husband, Hugh Auld, forbade her from continuing this education, believing that literacy would make Douglass unmanageable. Undeterred, Douglass continued to learn on his own, seeking help from local white children and using books he found. His determination and resourcefulness ultimately enabled him to become a powerful writer and orator.


What year did Frederick Douglass learn about the abolitionist movement?

in the 1830s


Did Frederick Douglass learn by neighborhood boys?

Yes, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write with the help of neighborhood boys. During his childhood, he was denied formal education as a slave, but he would engage with local white boys who taught him letters and words in exchange for bread. This informal education played a crucial role in his intellectual development and later activism. Douglass’s determination to learn despite the obstacles he faced highlights the importance of education in his life.


Why is it important for children to learn about Frederick Douglass?

it isn't teachers say to make you learn instead of them teaching you


How many writing pieces did Fredrick Douglass write?

153


What former slave taught himself to read and write?

Frederick Douglass