An argumentative thesis-driven analysis of any aspect of Frederick Douglass’ autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.
Writing Prompt
Questions to Consider:
• What did “slavery” and “freedom” mean to Douglass? How does Douglass change
throughout the book, and what were the key turning points of Douglass’ life? What
experiences and forms of oppression had the greatest impact on Douglass? What
strategies did Douglass deploy to appeal to his readers? According to Douglass, what
phycological effect did slavery have on its victims, and how did Douglass overcome those effects?
Your Paper Must:
• Be thesis-driven and argumentative. Your task is to make and defend a specific claim
regarding Douglass’ autobiography.
• Be evidence-backed. Your paper must analyze and cite examples from the text.
• Be 4 – 8 pages, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman font . Longer papers will be accepted but are not necessary.
