Reference no: EM133747468 , Length: 6 Pages

Questions:

1. What is the main argument that Frederick Douglass makes in his Narrative?

2. In what ways does Douglass shed light on the experiences of black women and children under slavery?

3. What do we learn about slave resistance from the Douglass Narrative?

4. As a historical source, what does the Narrative reveal about the psychological struggles of African American slaves?

5. According to Douglass, how did slavery impact white southerners?

6. Discuss the role of Christianity in the enslavement of black people as revealed by Douglass in his Narrative.

7. How do Douglass's views of Christianity shape the telling of his story?

The second 6-page, double-spaced essay for our class is based on your reading of Frederick Douglass, Narrative (1841). Any copy of the Narrative in print or electronic form is acceptable to use. It is not provided by the Los Rios bookstore but can be ordered directly from Dover publications and many other publishers.

Select one question to answer in a 6-page typed, double-spaced essay. Be sure to include direct references in the form of parenthetical documentation of information from the Douglass' Narrative. (Douglass, pg. 9). Use quotes and other important data from the book to "prove" your thesis statement. Include an introduction, multiple "body" paragraphs, and a conclusion to frame your analysis. Use standard one-inch margins, Calibri font, and 12-point type size.