The "Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass" is a very strong book that analyzes the concept of slavery. The story is told by a slave and lets the reader know first hand what a slave's life was like. It's very interesting to listen to Douglass explain the every day struggle that a slave would have to go through. He points out how slaves had very little belongings and how they were completely disrespected and feared around most communities.
The theme that interests me the most in this novel is the effect that slavery has on everyone. Not only does Douglass explain how slavery is a terrible experience for the slaves but also how slavery has a negative effect on the slave owners. The main way Douglass shows the negative effect on slave owners is by illustrating the life of Sophia Auld. When Douglass first meets Sophia he describes her as "… a woman of the kindest heart and finest feelings." (P. 47-48) Soon after they first meet, Sophia is even willing to teach him the......

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Title: Frederick Douglass
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