Monday, November 23, 2009

As we continue our journey with the Frederick Douglass narrative, in class we will have smaller literature circles and questions to answer regarding Chapters 7 and 8.

The questions are listed below:

Questions for Chapter 7

How does Mrs. Auld try to inhibit Douglass from learning to read and write? How does he succeed in attaining his aim?
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What books does he read, and how do these influence his beliefs about slavery? How does he come to learn about the abolitionist movement?
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What first suggests to his mind the possibility of escape?
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Questions for Chapter 8

What happens to Douglass after the death of Captain Anthony? What treatment of his brother does he witness?
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After his return to Baltimore and the death of Master Andrew Auld, what is done to Douglass' grandmother?
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Whom does Douglass regret to leave when Master Thomas orders him sent from Master Hugh's residence? What kind of information does he seek before he leaves Baltimore, and for what purpose?
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What are some general features of Douglass' writing style? Which qualities help make it effective? Does the narrative create suspense?
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For homework, read Chapter 9 and answer the following questions:

Under what conditions did Douglass live when with Thomas Auld and his wife at St. Michael's? What behavior toward a lame woman slave does Douglass record?
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In Douglass's view, what was the disappointing effect of Mr. Auld's conversion? What was the fate of Mr. Wilson's Sabbath school for slaves? What effect may the behavior of professing Methodists have had on his later opinions?
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What motivated Mr. Auld to send Frederick to Mr. Covey's farm?
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Would it surprise you to learn that years later Douglass visited Mr. Auld and bade him a kind farewell shortly before the latter's death?
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If you are absent from class, please make sure you submit your work to anderson.n.ashleyteach@gmail.com

Thank you so much!!!