Douglass's Journey to Freedom
Themes and Motifs
Personal Reflections
Historical context
Douglass's Legacy
100

What major event does Chapter 11 primarily describe?



What is Douglass's escape from slavery

100

This theme in Chapter 11 emphasizes the contrast between bondage and liberty.


What is freedom

100

Douglass describes his feelings of joy and apprehension at this moment of his life


What is escaping slavery?

100

Douglass escaped from which U.S. state?

What is Maryland

100

Douglass became a prominent figure in this movement after his escape

What is the abolitionist movement

200

In this chapter, Douglass reflects on the significance of which personal quality in his pursuit of freedom?

What is determination

200

Douglass uses this literary device to describe his feelings and experiences during his escape.


what is imagery

200

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

200

In what year did Douglass escape to freedom, as described in Chapter 11?

What is 1838
200

This influential publication featured Douglass’s writings and ideas on equality

What is the North Star
300

Douglass emphasizes the role of what crucial skill in achieving his freedom?


What is education or literacy

300

Douglass addresses the psychological impact of slavery, highlighting its effect on what?


What is identity

300

Douglass expresses a sense of pride for overcoming what?


What are the challenges of slavery

300

Douglass often refers to this institution as the greatest evil in America during his time.


What is slavery

300

Douglass used his life story to inspire this group of people

What are enslaved individuals or African Americans

400

Douglass compares his journey to freedom with what natural metaphor?


 What is a path or road?


400

This concept refers to Douglass’s belief that knowledge is essential for liberation.

What is the power of education

400

This emotional response is a recurring theme for Douglass as he navigates his newfound freedom.

What is fear or anxiety

400

This landmark event would later help to fuel Douglass’s abolitionist efforts.


What is the Civil War

400

Douglass argued for the importance of this right for all people in his later speeches

What is suffrage (or the right to vote)?

500

In Chapter 11, Douglass discusses the importance of this type of support from others in his escape.


What is community or friendship

500

Douglass argues that true freedom is not just physical but involves this element as well

What is mental or intellectual freedom

500

Douglass’s escape leads him to reflect on the future of enslaved people; he emphasizes this quality as crucial for them.

What is Hope

500

Douglass’s narrative contributed to the movement for this societal change in America.


What is the abolition of slavery

500

Douglass's life and writings continue to influence discussions on this contemporary issue.

What is civil rights or social justice?