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Frederick made friends with the little white boys he met in the street and changed them into his teachers .Also Frederick would give bread to the urchins and in return they gave him knowledge. Also Frederick's mistress taught him a little bit about reading but, was a changed person when slavery got into her brain and then she didn't teach him anymore
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What are the simularities of jean-Jacques Rousseau and Frederick Douglass?
what are the simularties of jea-jacques Rousseau and fedrick douglass
Is Fedrick Douglass Alive or dead?
No, he died on February 20th, 1895.
What African Americans abolitionist edited an antislavery newspaper called the north star?
Frederick Douglass
How did Douglass learn how to write?
I belive he learned to write by knowing how to read.
Why did Fredrick Douglass thin the slaves need to learn how to read?
they need to quit and go do themselves
In My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass how does Douglass learn to read?
In "My Bondage and My Freedom," Frederick Douglass learns to read primarily through the assistance of his master's wife, Sophia Auld, who begins teaching him the alphabet. However, her husband forbids her to continue this instruction, prompting Douglass to seek knowledge on his own. He cleverly befriends local white boys, who help him learn to read in exchange for food. This self-driven pursuit of literacy becomes a pivotal tool in his quest for freedom and empowerment.
In My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass why does Douglass refuse to name the boys who helped him learn to read?
In "My Bondage and My Freedom," Frederick Douglass refrains from naming the boys who helped him learn to read to protect their identities and avoid potential repercussions. He recognizes that their assistance was a significant act of kindness in a society that enforced strict racial boundaries and could lead to punishment for them. Douglass emphasizes that their help was crucial to his intellectual development and emancipation, but he prioritizes their safety over personal acknowledgment.
How did Frederick learn to read and who first helped him?
Frederick Douglass learned to read with the help of Sophia Auld, the wife of his enslaver, who initially taught him the alphabet and basic reading skills. Despite her husband's objections, she encouraged his learning, which sparked Douglass's desire for knowledge and freedom. After her husband forbade her from teaching him, Douglass continued to learn by befriending local white children and using any resources he could find. His determination to read became a crucial part of his journey toward emancipation and advocacy for abolition.
In My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass what impact does learning to read have on Douglass?
he became educated enough to learn how to escape
Who taught Frederick Douglass to read?
Frederick Douglass was taught "his letters" by Mrs. Auld. Who was later advised by her husband to no longer teach Douglass how to read or spell because " it was unlawful, as well as unsafe, to teach a slave to read. To use his own words further," After Mrs. Auld stopped teaching Douglass, he tried to learn further by asking, bribing, and tricking homeless white children as to further his abilities.
When was Fedrick Dacres born?
Fedrick Dacres was born on 1994-02-28.
What trade did Douglass learn?
Ship caulking
