Explain the conflicted theme in “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Fredrick Douglass from this passage. “Slavery” is obviously the most significant historical issue informing Douglass’s Narrative, but for a shortish final project this topic is far too broad. Instead, consider connecting themes in Douglass with something more specific – a belief, school of thought, legal or medical practice – that helped to support the arguments of pro-slavery advocates. It’s important to remember that Douglass wasn’t writing in a vacuum; the details he presents to us about his life were also about refuting many popular beliefs, practices, and institutions that were set up to defend or to “naturalize” the institution of slavery.

Explain the conflicted theme in “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Fredrick Douglass from this passage. “Slavery” is obviously the most significant historical issue informing Douglass’s Narrative, but for a shortish final project this topic is far too broad. Instead, consider connecting themes in Douglass with something more specific – a belief, school of thought, legal or medical practice – that helped to support the arguments of pro-slavery advocates. It’s important to remember that Douglass wasn’t writing in a vacuum; the details he presents to us about his life were also about refuting many popular beliefs, practices, and institutions that were set up to defend or to “naturalize” the institution of slavery.