56 pages • 1 hour read
David W. BlightFrederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
In your opinion, why did Blight choose to subtitle his biography “Prophet of Freedom?” How do these words relate to Douglass’s life?
Douglass first embraces and then rejects Garrisonian views. Explain why he breaks with his former mentor.
Why are words such a powerful force for Douglass? How does he use language to his advantage?
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