Narrative Of the Life of Frederick Douglass chapters 1 and 2

Frederick Douglas

Unhappy, Scared, Helpless, Frustrated. Black, white father black mother.

Harriet Douglas

Hardworking, Selfless, mistreated. Black women whose parents before were black.

Mr. Plummer

Drunken, Miserable, Savage, Monster. White slave master.

Colonel Lloyd

Greedy, Wealthy, Powerful, Harsh, He was arrogant with his slaves and his money.

Twelve miles north of Easton.

Where Frederick lived on his plantation and spent a significant amount of time. Spent 2 years of his childhood here.

Baltimore

They talk about Baltimore and how they distribute goods out to Baltimore. And he spends a bunch of time there his whole life.

Mr. Severe hitting a women

He watched him whip a women causing blood to run for half an hour. As her kids watched in fear. Man, vs Man conflict. Can’t really resolve the issue because they can’t fight back against their owners.

Federick’s mother dyeing.

This was dramatic because he didn’t know her very well and only saw her a handful of times. And she left him with no clue of who his father is. This is Man vs Man because she died, and a part of that reason is form being a slave her whole life.

Family separation

He describes being separated from his mother at birth. And having no idea who his father is. It shows how slavery breaks family apart and leaves people growing up with nothing.

Doesn’t know his age.

Douglas says in the begging he doesn’t know his exact birthdate. Shows dehumanization of slavery and not knowing your true identity.

Separation from his mother.

Douglass is separated from his mother at birth. Shows how slavery destroys family bonds. It also, leaves Federick with emotional scars.

Rumors of his father’s identity.

Douglass mentions how many enslaved kids have white masers. Also, he hears rumors and thoughts about his Master being his father too, but he really never knows the truth. Shows sexual exploitation among slave holders.

Aunt Hesters beating.

Douglass witnesses his aunt being whipped and blood rushing down her face tied with ropes around her. Shows the violence and brutality slave holders show. It traumatized Douglass and opened his eyes.

Colonel Lloyd’s plantation.

Douglass describes the plantation to be so big it was almost like a small town. Shows the wealth and power of Lloyd. Shows Douglass it will be hard to escape and get free.

Fear of speaking.

Douglass explains some slaves are feared to speak up when it comes to injuries or health and think they will get in trouble. Shows how feared the culture was. Fuels Douglass mission.