Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself | Chapter 2 Summary

In this chapter, Douglass continues to describe the conditions of being a slave on a plantation owned by Colonel Edward Lloyd, who owns a large estate in eastern Maryland. His master, Captain Anthony, runs the estate for Lloyd which, in Douglass' words, ‘‘had the appearance of a country village.’’ Douglass gives details of what the slaves wear, where they sleep, and what they eat. He also describes several overseers that lord over them. One is Mr. Severe, who is unjust and cruel, and later arrives Mr. Hopkins, who dislikes dispensing physical punishment to the slaves.

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