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A 6 page research paper/essay that presents the question as to whether or not Douglass became successful because of his experience or despite it. An examination of commentary on Douglass’ life, as well as what Douglass himself writes in his Narrative of the Life of an American Slave, indicates that Douglass achieved success because of his courageous and consistent fortitude in the face of adversity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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order to celebrate the escape of Douglass IVs "great-great-grandfather" from slavery in 1838 (Connery 156). The message that this campaign took to its audiences was that "...if Frederick Douglass could
come into this world as a totally impoverished slave and transform himself into an orator, author, member of the middle class and confidant of presidents," then the potential of young
people in an era of free public education is "unlimited" (Connery 156). As this indicates, the life of the original Frederick Douglass is inspiring. Born into slavery on a
Maryland plantation in 1818, as his descendent indicates, during this life, he became one of the most respected and learned intellectuals of the nineteenth century. As experiences make human beings
what they are, the interesting question suggested by the life of Frederick Douglass is whether or not he became successful because of his experience or despite it. An examination of
commentary on Douglass life, as well as what Douglass himself writes in his Narrative of the Life of an American Slave, indicates that Douglass achieved success because of his courageous
and consistent fortitude in the face of adversity; his considerable intelligence and talent; and his personal sense of moral integrity and purpose. In other words, Douglass achieved success despite having
been a slave and not due to his celebrity status among abolitionists for having endured slavery. In order to fully appreciate the obstacles placed in the path of Douglass
from childhood, it is first necessary to understand the nuances of slaveholder society, as indicated in Douglass writing. For example, Douglass indicates how slaveholders systematically stripped slaves of ties, affiliation
and knowledge that would encourage slaves to perceive themselves as human beings, rather than as chattel. Douglass speculates that this was why it was the custom to part babies from
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