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  How does the explanations of the whites not justify their actions? Douglass's efforts to show the evils of slavery?

  Posted by carinatorres on Nov 16, 2009 at 05:49 PM

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  How did Frederick Douglass and the slaves suffer mental and physical abuse in Frederick Douglass' book?

  Posted by carina5 on Nov 16, 2009 at 04:48 PM

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  how was frederick douglass treated by his aunt? how can i use examples? and how was treated by his mother?

  Posted by carina5 on Nov 12, 2009 at 05:38 PM

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  how can i explain the cruelties of slavery, how they were abuse, how they suffered physical abuse in frederick douglass book?

  Posted by carinatorres on Nov 11, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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  what could be good thesis statement or topic sentence?

  Posted by carina5 on Nov 11, 2009 at 04:57 PM

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  what are frederick douglass violent struggles against slavery

  Posted by realcool45 on Nov 8, 2009 at 01:41 PM

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  Why would learning to read and write cause one to desire freedom?

  Posted by sandfla on Oct 19, 2009 at 10:53 AM

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  Frederick Douglass states that he had "penetrated the secret of all slavery and oppression" which is "the pride,the power and the avarice of man."

  Posted by julz18 on Sep 28, 2009 at 03:59 PM

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  Could someone explain more about the power relations between the slave and his master in The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

  Posted by owen7 on Sep 25, 2009 at 12:09 AM

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  What are five themes in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave?  

  Posted by xtreme69 on Sep 23, 2009 at 06:52 PM

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  Discuss the power relations between the slave and his master in The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.

  Posted by owen7 on Sep 22, 2009 at 06:51 PM

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  In Ch. 9, how does Douglass come to know the date?

  Posted by melanie17 on Aug 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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  In the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass", what was his pathway to freedom?

  Posted by meganl123 on Jul 7, 2009 at 04:56 PM

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  What kinds of conflicts did Frederick Douglass face?    

  Posted by viterima on Jun 6, 2009 at 08:27 AM

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  Why is Douglass surprised by New Bedford in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

  Posted by alexammm on May 21, 2009 at 06:59 PM

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  what was some of frederick douglass childhood experiences?  

  Posted by roshundafuller on May 5, 2009 at 07:11 AM

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  In the story, what characters are the protagonists and the antagonists?

  Posted by rfree31 on Apr 12, 2009 at 04:16 PM

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  How does Frederick Douglass rebuke the romantic image of slavery?  

  Posted by stl2cali2k1 on Feb 22, 2009 at 04:32 PM

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  What connections between education and freedom does Douglass make?

  Posted by jwtran on Feb 21, 2009 at 08:41 PM

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  What figurative language does Douglass use in his book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave that shows a deeper meaning?

  Posted by barak1224 on Feb 11, 2009 at 09:30 AM

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  What was life like for Frederick Douglass as a young American slave boy in Maryland?

  Posted by nyshyia1 on Jan 25, 2009 at 07:39 PM

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  In Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, what do the conflicts between Douglass and Covey reveal about slavery's effects on slaves and masters?

  Posted by irisfero on Jan 25, 2009 at 06:31 PM

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  In "Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass", how does Frederick Douglass's writing make his audience feel about slavery?

  Posted by nyeong on Jan 25, 2009 at 06:24 PM

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  What would you say freedom means to Frederick Douglass?

  Posted by ferraroi on Jan 25, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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  What is ironic about this statement: "It is almost an unpardonable offense to teach slaves to read in this Christian country."

  Posted by chantale555 on Jan 5, 2009 at 02:20 AM

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  Who did Frederick miss the most when he left Baltimore?

  Posted by loveone on Nov 25, 2008 at 10:28 AM

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  Why does Douglass say Mr. Freeland is the best master he's ever had in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?

  Posted by mggarcia-2010 on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:51 AM

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  Describe Frederick Douglass' childhood in Maryland in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass." 

  Posted by katinka on Oct 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM

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  In Frederick Douglass's Narrative, how does he develop the concept of paradox?

  Posted by poem on Oct 19, 2008 at 10:53 PM

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  What was Frederick's responsibility in Baltimore?

  Posted by sam1890 on Sep 29, 2008 at 03:54 PM

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  Compare Frederick Douglas and Harriet Jacobs' slave life.

  Posted by tamaralee on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:43 PM

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  How was Frederick Douglas family, his childhood experiences and his slave master father Captain Anthony like?

  Posted by carlosfreeman on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:26 PM

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  What was life like for Frederick Douglas as a young American slave boy in Maryland?

  Posted by sallymckann on Sep 14, 2008 at 09:04 PM

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  From what did Frederick suffer the most as a young child as related in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"?

  Posted by sallymckann on Sep 9, 2008 at 09:58 PM

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  Who did Frederick miss the most when he left Baltimore in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"?

  Posted by tamaralee on Sep 9, 2008 at 09:34 PM

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  What was The "Liberator" and what is the connection to Frederick Douglass? 

  Posted by tamaralee on Sep 3, 2008 at 02:26 AM

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  What is the primary setting for "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"?

  Posted by heathergomez on Jul 27, 2008 at 08:58 PM

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  In "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass", Douglass knew Mrs. Auld was not trained in being a slaveholder because she was what?

  Posted by mont31063 on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:39 PM

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  Why would a slaveholder want to keep a slave ignorant of such a simple thing as the date of his birth?

  Posted by rocstarr on May 11, 2008 at 03:47 PM

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  Why do the stable keepers fear the master even when they do everything they think is right in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

  Posted by alexishipp on Mar 18, 2008 at 02:57 PM

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  Describe what the main ideas symbolize in the spiritual "Go Down, Moses."

  Posted by bucklemyshoes on Mar 15, 2008 at 08:57 PM

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  Explain Douglass' assertion "however long I might remain a slave in form, the day had passed forever when I could be a slave in fact".

  Posted by bluenttt on Nov 27, 2007 at 12:52 PM

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  Why is this narrative viewpoint more effective than an omniscient observer?

  Posted by mamma on Nov 24, 2007 at 06:36 AM

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  Why does Douglass have no knowledge of his birthday?

  Posted by angelito071 on Nov 19, 2007 at 08:26 PM

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  What is the relationship of Colonel Lloyd to Frederick's master?

  Posted by jmart5 on Nov 13, 2007 at 06:42 PM

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  What source does Douglass rely on to learn how to read and write?

  Posted by cece1591 on Oct 31, 2007 at 02:46 PM

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  How many masters did Frederick Douglass have?

  Posted by worcester on Sep 21, 2007 at 08:31 AM

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  What does Frederick say was his "pathway to freedom"?

  Posted by ariyana on Sep 18, 2007 at 08:08 PM

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  Why is the setting important to the story and history?

  Posted by freeddy on Sep 1, 2007 at 05:41 PM

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  What is the main setting of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave?

  Posted by freeddy on Aug 28, 2007 at 06:28 PM