Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself | Chapter 5 Summary

Here Douglass provides details of his treatment while living on the plantation of Colonel Lloyd. Because of his young age, he does not have to take on many of the responsibilities that come with adulthood. However, he suffers from hunger and lack of decent hygiene, clothes, and sleeping conditions. A sign of hope comes in the form of an opportunity to work for Hugh Auld, the brother of his old master's son-in-law. Douglass departs for Baltimore via ship and is introduced to his new mistress, Sophia Auld, and the Auld's young son, Thomas. Sophia is the first white person to treat him with...

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