Douglass's Journey to Freedom
What major event does Chapter 11 primarily describe?
What is Douglass's escape from slavery
This theme in Chapter 11 emphasizes the contrast between bondage and liberty.
What is freedom
Douglass describes his feelings of joy and apprehension at this moment of his life
What is escaping slavery?
Douglass escaped from which U.S. state?
What is Maryland
Douglass became a prominent figure in this movement after his escape
What is the abolitionist movement
In this chapter, Douglass reflects on the significance of which personal quality in his pursuit of freedom?
What is determination
Douglass uses this literary device to describe his feelings and experiences during his escape.
what is imagery
In Chapter 11, Douglass reflects on his relationship with this figure, who was significant in his life.
Who is his former master or any figure from his past
In what year did Douglass escape to freedom, as described in Chapter 11?
This influential publication featured Douglass’s writings and ideas on equality
Douglass emphasizes the role of what crucial skill in achieving his freedom?
What is education or literacy
Douglass addresses the psychological impact of slavery, highlighting its effect on what?
What is identity
Douglass expresses a sense of pride for overcoming what?
What are the challenges of slavery
Douglass often refers to this institution as the greatest evil in America during his time.
What is slavery
Douglass used his life story to inspire this group of people
What are enslaved individuals or African Americans
Douglass compares his journey to freedom with what natural metaphor?
What is a path or road?
This concept refers to Douglass’s belief that knowledge is essential for liberation.
What is the power of education
This emotional response is a recurring theme for Douglass as he navigates his newfound freedom.
What is fear or anxiety
This landmark event would later help to fuel Douglass’s abolitionist efforts.
What is the Civil War
Douglass argued for the importance of this right for all people in his later speeches
What is suffrage (or the right to vote)?
In Chapter 11, Douglass discusses the importance of this type of support from others in his escape.
What is community or friendship
Douglass argues that true freedom is not just physical but involves this element as well
What is mental or intellectual freedom
Douglass’s escape leads him to reflect on the future of enslaved people; he emphasizes this quality as crucial for them.
What is Hope
Douglass’s narrative contributed to the movement for this societal change in America.
What is the abolition of slavery
Douglass's life and writings continue to influence discussions on this contemporary issue.
What is civil rights or social justice?