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1 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave

2 Themes Ignorance as a tool of slavery. Victimization of female slaves. Freedom in the city.

3 Symbolism White-sailed ships: Freedom from slavery. Freedom that comes with spiritualism.

4 Symbolism Sandy’s root: Traditional African approach to religion and belief.

5 Symbolism The Columbian Orator: Human rights, power of eloquence and articulation.

6 Setting 1818-1841 Eastern shore of Maryland; Baltimore; New York City; New Bedford; Massachusetts.

7 Tidbits Autobiography; slave narration Bildungsroman First person point of view. Tone: ironic, emotionally overcome.

8 Conflict Douglass struggles to free himself mentally and physically from slavery.

9 Climax Decides to fight back against brutal beatings.

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