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Q: What words are used as a form of repetition by Frederick Douglass?
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A slave in form and a slave in?

a slave in form and a Slave in Fact..-Fredrick Douglass


How does Frederick Douglass feel about his age?

Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 as a slave in the American south. Slaves did not have family lives, since their owners regarded them as a form of domestic animal, rather than as human beings. Slaves did not get married, they merely mated.


Do Viking Runes translate into actual words?

Yes. Runes are an alphabet and form words.


What are the words you can make from the alphabet?

Well, since each letter in the alphabet is used together to form words, the answer is...as many words in existence. No alphabet=no words. =o)


Why does Frederick Douglass say to be accused was to be convicted and to be convicted was to be punished?

We owe a great debt to Frederick Douglass for sharing his painfully acquired wisdom with the world. One of the most beneficial gifts he gave to us is his intimate knowledge of how slavery behaves; the actions of slavery. Far too often today the word "slavery" is used as merely a buzz-word for the purpose of inciting emotion and, thereby, circumventing rational thought. Your question refers to one of these specific actions. Douglass was talking about how slavers and overseers denied their slavers the opportunity to speak up for themselves. That was not even an option. If the overseer accused them of something, a slave could not offer any form of reason or defense of their actions nor could they offer evidence of their innocence. Once the slaver had made a claim, everything the slave said contrary to that claim was considered misinformation or disinformation. In fact, questioning or challenging the slaver/overseer would result in even worse punishment in many cases. How do you suppose this affected the other slaves after witnessing this? As one would expect, it resulted in the coercion of compliance. In one instance Douglass and other slaves witnessed a fellow slave being shot right in the face for defying an overseer. Imagine the impact that has on the group mind. This is why, as Douglass often pointed out, slaves would typically take the side of the slaver/overseer against their fellow slaves. Ultimately it is a question of due process. Human beings who cannot defend themselves in word or deed are dehumanized and defined as property. Douglass repeatedly refers to this as being reduced to the position of an animal. In fact, Douglass goes on to say in his second autobiography that a person who is not allowed the appropriate capacity for force in the face of such oppression is "without the essential dignity of humanity." The take-away here is that arbitrarily labeling and accusing others with the goal or hope that it could result in adverse consequences for the accused is part of what Douglass called the "law of slavery." Of course, the slavers/overseers never consider the accusations arbitrary but necessary. It is extremely unfortunate, then, that, today, there are many who believe they are "resisting" the legacy of slavery and oppression who continually support and engage in what this great man experienced as part of the "law of slavery."

Related questions

What is the climax in the battle with mr covey by frederick Douglass?

The climax is when Douglass fights back against Mr. Covey because it's in that instance when Douglass realizes he won't take Covey's abuse anymore. It's when he makes the transition from a slave in fact to a slave in form.


Which is true about the poetic form used in One Art?

It uses a combination of rhyme and repetition of whole words


Is repeating consonant sounds in a sequence of words?

No, consonance is the repetition of consonants. A more specific form of consonance is alliteration, where the first consonant of a word is repeated. Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds.


What is the noun form of repetitive?

It is repetition.


Which form is NOT based on the principle of contrast?

Strophic form is based on the principle of repetition . The correct answer is binary form. Binary form is not based on the principle of repetition . It is based on the principle of contrast .


What is the verb of repetition?

The verb for repetition is repeat. As in "to repeat something or someone".


What is the definition of Allitertion?

Alliteration is the repetition of consonants at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals as a form of rhyme.


A slave in form and a slave in?

a slave in form and a Slave in Fact..-Fredrick Douglass


Where does the quote A mans character always takes its hue more or less from the form and color of things about him come from?

The quote "A man's character always takes its hue more or less from the form and color of things about him" is from American author and philosopher, Frederick Douglass. It reflects the idea that our surroundings and environment have an influence on shaping our character and behaviors.


What are the ratings and certificates for The Most Basic Form of Mind Control is Repetition - 2010?

The Most Basic Form of Mind Control is Repetition - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R


What are The basic structural concepts in the element of form are?

Repetition and contrast


Which is an example of a form that has repetition as a noticeable feature?

Sestina