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b/c black people weren't supposed to be able to read during that time. it was against the law and white people found it as a threat. they liked things the way they were. white people owned blacks... that's the way most people believed things should be.

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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.


How many masters did Frederick Douglass have?

Two there was Captain Anthony, and Hugh Auld


Why is Master Hugh's conversion to Christianity a deeply ironic event in Douglass's eyes?

no


Why was master Hugh so opposed to Douglass education?

Master Hugh was opposed to Frederick Douglass's education because he believed that literacy would empower Douglass and other enslaved people, threatening the institution of slavery itself. He feared that an educated enslaved person would become more aware of their rights and capable of resisting oppression. By keeping Douglass ignorant, Master Hugh aimed to maintain control and perpetuate the power dynamics of slavery. Ultimately, he saw education as a direct challenge to his authority and the societal norms of the time.


What arrangement does Fredrick eventually make with master Hugh?

Fredrick Douglass eventually arranges a deal with Master Hugh to buy his freedom. He offers to work for a reduced wage and save the money over time to purchase his emancipation. This arrangement reflects Douglass's determination to gain control over his own life and escape the bonds of slavery. Ultimately, he successfully buys his freedom, allowing him to pursue his ambitions and advocate for others.

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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.


How many masters did Frederick Douglass have?

Two there was Captain Anthony, and Hugh Auld


Why is Master Hugh's conversion to Christianity a deeply ironic event in Douglass's eyes?

no


Did Frederick Douglass go to college?

Frederick Douglass never went to college, but when he was about 12 years old, Sophia Auld would teach Frederick Douglass the Alphabet until, her husband, Hugh Auld stopped her saying it would cause slaves to rebel


How does Douglass handle the harassment and threats to him from the white carpenters at the shipyard?

He flees them and tells Hugh Auld what has happened. 100% sure.


What arrangement does Fredrick eventually make with master Hugh?

Fredrick Douglass eventually arranges a deal with Master Hugh to buy his freedom. He offers to work for a reduced wage and save the money over time to purchase his emancipation. This arrangement reflects Douglass's determination to gain control over his own life and escape the bonds of slavery. Ultimately, he successfully buys his freedom, allowing him to pursue his ambitions and advocate for others.


Which magazine did Hugh Hefner found?

Playboy magazine.


What has the author George Hugh Banning written?

George Hugh Banning has written: 'Found in a derelict' -- subject(s): Accessible book


How did Hugh Jackson become famous?

dunnohi Hugh JackSON I don't know to be famous, all I found on him was that he was in one movie, The Fountain, in 2006.


Who finally agrees to teach Douglas to read and why?

Sophia Auld, the wife of Douglas's master, initially agrees to teach Frederick Douglass to read. She starts to teach him the alphabet but soon stops, as her husband, Hugh Auld, warns her that educating Douglass would make him unmanageable and instill a sense of rebellion. Despite this setback, Douglass becomes determined to learn on his own, recognizing that literacy is a pathway to freedom and empowerment.


What high school did Fredrick Douglas go to?

Frederick Douglass never went to college, but when he was about 12 years old, Sophia Auld would teach Frederick Douglass the Alphabet until, her husband, Hugh Auld stopped her saying it would cause slaves to rebel


What kind of life did the young Douglass have with Hugh Auld family in Baltimore?

As a young boy, Frederick Douglass lived with the Hugh Auld family in Baltimore, where he experienced a somewhat less brutal environment compared to plantation life. While he was still enslaved, he was given certain privileges, such as access to education, which was encouraged by Mrs. Auld but later forbidden by Mr. Auld. This exposure to a different way of life and the knowledge that education could lead to freedom deeply influenced Douglass's aspirations and his later quest for liberation. Overall, his time with the Auld family was pivotal in shaping his views on slavery and education.