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Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland. Becoming one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, he was an eminent human rights leader in the anti-slavery movement and the first African-American citizen to hold a high U.S. government rank. In his published narrative,  Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave , Douglass orates his audience using fixed details and language. In his passage, Douglass recapitulates his life and the everyday struggles he faced as a slave. Throughout the passage, he mentions the conspicuously, defamatory Mr. Covey, which he happened to work for while reminiscing the memory of while driving on oxen, he nearly dies twice in just one day precisely as a result of the difficult work he had to consummate as a young boy. He stated he expected, “every moment… my brains would be dashed out against the trees… coming with a few inches of crushing me against the gate-post.” Afterwards, Covey...

Slavery has been around for as long as anyone can remember. For those who have experienced slavery, you realize you really have one thing; family. But sometimes you don’t happen to get as lucky as others to stay with your family due to separation or death. 121 year old Sarah Gudger insists the stars don’t shine bright as they used to. There’s certain events in ones life that can impact on their behavior and aspect of life or simply anything in general. Whether it’s losing someone or something important, one can move past it. Like others say, patience is key. For one to live, one must experience and feel. For example, failing at achieving something can bring down your hopes due to embarrassment and lack of ambition. But others don’t understand that in order for one to grow, one must fail. How else do you expect to learn from your mistakes? Whatever mistake or error one occurs or any complication that stands in the way, it’s merely a step closer to success. Losing a loved one or suff...