The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass was written by Frederick Douglass himself and published in 1845. Over 250 years later, the narrative still remains a powerful work, both for the vivid window it provides on the practice of slavery in the American South and for its eloquent defense of human rights.
The Narrative of Frederick Douglass characters - Character Map
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FREDERICK DOUGLASS
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• intelligent• determined• strong• compassionate
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• Watching his friends and family suffer• Being whipped, being cold, going hungry• Being overworked• Losing his sense of self-respect• Losing hope• Being imprisoned
How does this character change over time?
Douglass becomes better educated and more confident over time. He also grows more infuriated by slavery and determined to be free or die trying.
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MR. COVEY
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THE BOYS IN BALTIMORE
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MRS. AULD
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MR. HUGH AULD
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DOUGLASS'S GRANDMOTHER
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COLONEL LLOYD
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MR. FREELAND
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MR. RUGGLES
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