Mr. DOUGLASS has very properly chosen to write his own Narrative, in his own style, and according to the best of his ability, rather than to employ some one else.
Douglas wants to make sure what he has to say is said in his own words and not others words so it will be more creditable.
IN the month of August, 1841, I attended an antislavery convention in Nantucket, at which it was my happiness to become acquainted with FREDERICK DOUGLASS
This narrative gives a beginning idea of who Douglas is and what his experiences were.
I have plowed, and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me-and ar'n't I a woman?
I have heard this speech multiple times and even reading it casually you can hear the emotion within every word that is read,
ojourner Truth never leurncd to read or write. "I cannot read a book, but_ I can read the people,"
She was a great speaker for the black community although she never knew how to do the basic things as read and write, She was able to get her message to impact everyone whom heard it
Sojourner Truth was determined to live a better life, and fight for not only her rights but the rights of others as well.
Don't worry, master, they'll have to walk o~er my ho Y e ore t ey get to you,' said the slave with a calm and resigned air.
I find this a to be more common for the time, although the George knows that his master will not protect him he feels the need to sdo the opposite to keep his life.
Master,"
Although this is a more fictional story it really is hard to really grasp this conversation happening because slaves were not able to speak as freely as portrayed
"'How much do you want for this woman?' · "'Fifteen hundred piasters,'
How much is 500 plasters to be a women's worth?
Young Samuel Allen, Oh lack-a-day! Was taken and carried to Canada.
Oh lack-a-day : this had me really confused. Did Samuel witness Eunice and Adonijah's death . What was the significance to Canada to choose there.
The names of whom I'll not leave out.
Why can't these names be said? if the author says others names after this line
The Indians did in ambush lay, Some very valiant men to slay, The names of whom I'll not leave out.
What is the battle supposed supposed to represent ? the white men vs the Indians.