... for reading lessons C. Consequences of "literate Slave" 1. More grave than murder 2. Slave who reads poses danger to system II Escape from Servitude A. Identification 1. description: slave's likeness to free slave 2. Soliciting aid from free slave B. Train station 1. Disguised as sailor 2. Confrontation with conductor a. Douglass" gift to gab handy here 3. Hiding face from others who can identify him 4. Unexpected "help" from white ... of property. However, Frederick gradually learned to read and write. With a little money he had earned doing errands, he bought a copy of The Columbian O...

• Word Count: 1950
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Auld's son to teach himself. At the age of twelve, he bought his first book, called the Columbian Orator, which was a collection of essays that discussed the evils of slavery. While reading the book he learned of men and women fighting to end slavery. When he was fifteen years ... had been completed. They planned to steal a boat, row to the northern tip of Chesapeake Bay, and then flee on foot to the free state of Pennsylvania. Their plan was jeopardized when one of Frederick's associates exposed the plot, and they were captured and thrown into jail. During ... with a group of educated b...

• Word Count: 1793
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... energy he had into fighting for human equality. Frederick Douglass began his life as a common slave but proved to be a phenomenon by breaking free of all boundaries placed upon him. Douglass began voicing his abolitionist views through his public speeches and eventually created his own newspaper. Douglass was played ... had a certain charm and was able to effectively articulate himself. At age thirteen Douglass bought his first book, The Columbian Orator, consisting of various essays and speeches having to do with democracy and liberty. Douglass saw reading and knowledge as a path to free...

• Word Count: 1350
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate