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The Narrative of the

Life of Frederick Douglass

Unit Plan Developed by Edie Parrott

Contents

Character Identification List Discussion Questions

Chapter Quizzes Character Analysis Essay

Character Analysis Worksheet

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Character List Directions: Write a brief description of each character as you read. Frederick Douglass Captain Anthony Colonel Edward Lloyd Lucretia Auld Captain Thomas Auld Hugh Auld Sophia Auld Edward Covey Betsy Bailey

Aunt Hester Harriet Bailey Sandy Jenkins William Freeland William Hamilton William Gardner Anna Murray Nathan Johnson William Lloyd Garrison Wendell Phillips

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Chapter 1 1. Explain what Douglass knows about his family and his birth. 2. Explain a slave’s calendar. 3. Explain how Douglass was able to see his mother occasionally. What happens to his

mother and how does he feel afterward? Explain. 4. Explain why Douglass thinks it is harder to be a slave if your father is also the slave’s

master. 5. Describe Douglass’s first master 6. Describe overseer Plummer. 7. Describe the first horrible incident of cruelty that Douglass sees. How does the event

affect him? 8. Why doesn’t Douglass include profanity in his book? Chapter 2 9. Describe the plantation where Douglass lives. With what family does he live? 10. Describe the slaves’ yearly allowance. 11. Describe Mr. Severe, the overseer. 12. Describe Mr. Hopkins, the overseer. 13. Explain how slaves feel about working on the Great Farm. What is the irony of this

situation?

14. Explain the slaves’ singing. What does Douglass say that other people do not realize about the singing?

15. What metaphors can you find on page 8? 16. What personification can you find on page 9? Chapter 3 1. Describe Colonel Lloyd’s garden and the steps taken to protect the garden. 2. Describe the job of Barney and young Barney. How are they treated? 3. Explain the allusion to Job (11). 4. Explain the situation with the slave meets his master and does not know who he is. What

does the slave tell the master and what happens to the slave? Why is this done? 5. Find the Maxim (11) and explain it. 6. Define the prejudice which is found among slaves. Why is this ironic? 7. Explain the final three sentences of the chapter. Chapter 4 1. In what ways is Mr. Austin Gore a first-rate overseer? Give examples. 2. Explain the maxim (13). 3. Explain the story about Demby. What does the story tell about slaves, about Gore and

about the society at that time? 4. What proof does Douglass give that whites can get away with murdering slaves?

Chapter 5 1 Describe Douglass’s early life as a slave.

2. Describe how the slave children are fed. What simile does Douglass use? 3. Where will Douglass now go and how does he feel about it? Why? How does he feel

about leaving the plantation?

4 Describe Douglass’s preparations before leaving for Baltimore.

5 Why does Douglass only say that he left on a Saturday? (Why not a date?) 6 What does Douglass see when he enters the Auld’s home? How does he feel?

7 What do the Aulds call Douglass?

8 Why does Douglass view his arrival in Baltimore as a “gateway” and “providence”? (Explain the symbolism)

9 Explain the final paragraph of the chapter. Chapter 6

1 Describe Douglass’s new mistress and how she treated him in the beginning.

2 Describe how Douglass felt when he first learned how to read. Why did the lessons stop? How did this affect Douglass?

3 Cite the reasons Mr. Auld tells his wife for not teaching slaves to read.

4 According to Douglass, what is behind the white man’s power and what does he now understand as the pathway from slavery to freedom? (Metaphor)

5 Explain what Douglass means when he says that he owed both Mr. and Mrs. Auld for this

incident.

6 Compare and contrast the treatment of slaves on the plantation to the treatment of slaves in town.

7 Describe the lives of Henrietta and Mary.

Chapter 7

1 For how long does Douglass live with the Auld’s?

2 Explain the metaphor (22) mental darkness.

3 Explain what Douglass means when he says, “Slavery proved as injurious to her as it did to me” (22; ch. 7).

4 How does Douglass continue learning how to read?

5 Explain the metaphor (23) bread of knowledge.

6 Describe the tone of the sentence “...for it is almost an unpardonable offence to teach slaves to read in this Christian country.”

7 How do the little white boys treat Douglass? Explain.

8 Explain how the book Columbian Orator affects Douglass.

9 Find the metaphor (23).

10 Find the metaphor on page 24.

11 Find the personification (24).

12 In what ways does reading become more of a curse to Douglass?

13 What does Douglass say about suicide?

14 Describe the impact of the incident of the two Irishmen.

15 What promise does Douglass make to himself? What must he do in order to do this?

16 How and why does Douglass learn how to write? Chapter 8

1 Why does Douglass have to return to his place of birth?

2 Describe the valuation process. In what ways does Douglass think this procedure is harder for him than for other slaves?

3 With whom does Douglass prefer to live? Why?

4 Explain the incident between Master Andrew and Douglass’s brother.


6 Describe what is done with Douglass’s grandmother.

7 Why will Douglass have to go to St. Michael’s? How does he feel about leaving?

8 How has Master Hugh changed?

9 What information is Douglass able to garner during his trip in the boat? Why is this information so valuable?

Chapter 9

1 What date is Douglass finally able to offer? Where is he?

2 What fears and pains return to Douglass?

3 Describe the slaves who are with Douglass.

4 Explain what Douglass says about religion in this chapter.

5 Describe Captain Auld. In what ways is he worse than someone who is born a slaveholder?

6 Describe Mr. Cookman and how he treats the slaves.

7 What happens with the first school for slaves?

8 Tell the story of Henny.

9 Describe Douglass’s job and what keeps happening to him.

10 Why does Douglass continue to want to go to Master William Hamilton’s house?

11 Where will Douglass now be sent? Why? Chapter 10

1 Describe Douglass’s early life on the farm with Mr. Covey. How did this experience change Douglass?

2 Describe Edward Covey. What do the slaves call him? Why?

3 Find the simile (36).

4 Describe Caroline and Covey’s plans for her.

5 In what way does Douglass say Covey broke him? Be specific (38).


7 On page 39, Douglass states, "You have seen how a man was made a slave; you shall see how a slave was made a man.” Explain.

8 How is Douglass treated when he reaches his master’s store?

9 How does Sandy try to help Douglass? What does this tell us about the survival of the slaves?

10 Find the simile (42).

11 Douglass says that his “battle with Mr. Covey was the turning point in my career as a slave” (43; ch.10). Explain.

12 Douglass says, “I now resolved that, however long I might remain a slave in form, the day had passed forever when I could be a slave in fact” (43; ch. 10). Explain.

13 What explanation does Douglass give for Mr. Covey not turning Douglass over to the sheriff or the law?

14 Explain the point Douglass is making when he delivers the story about Christmas, liquor, molasses, etc.

15 How does Douglass’s life change when he goes to live with Mr. Freedland?

16 Describe Freedland.

17 Explain the point Douglass makes about religious slaveholders.

18 Describe Douglass’s Sabbath school and how he feels running the school.

19 In 1835 what does Douglass resolve? What plans does he make?

20 Look at page 50. Douglass outlines the fears the slaves have in trying to escape. Analyze his fears and the effects they have on the slaves.

21 Explain what happens to thwart the escape attempt.

22 Explain how Mrs. Freedland treats Douglass. Why?

23 Who rescues Douglass from prison? Why?

24 Describe the fight that takes place in the shipyard. How is Douglass later treated by the

Aulds? Why doesn’t the sheriff do anything about the incident?

25 At the end of chapter 10 we see that Douglass is indeed becoming his own man. How? Explain

Chapter 11

1 Explain why Douglass says he cannot give the details of his escape.

2 Explain Douglass’s stated views regarding the Underground Railroad.

3 Why is Douglass so discontent when he begins hiring his time?

4 Describe the fight between Master Hugh and Douglass.

5 Find the simile (63). How does Douglass view himself after he escapes?

6 How does Douglass feel after he escapes? Explain.

7 Explain the motto Douglass adopts.

8 Find the simile (64)

9 How does David Ruggles help Douglass? Why does Douglass introduce him by name?

10 Describe the wedding.

11 How is Douglass treated in New Bedford?

12 Describe how and why Douglass changes his name.

13 Describe Douglass’s views of New Bedford and the condition of the colored people.

14 Explain the story of the man who threatens to inform on an escaped slave.


16 Explain the importance of “The Liberator” to Douglass.

17 Why is Douglass reluctant to talk to groups in the beginning?

Narrative of Frederick Douglass

Quiz 1- Chapters 1 - 2 Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1. Harriet Bailey 2 Father 3 Mr. Plummer (overseer) 4. Aunt Hester on stool 5. hid in closet 6. Colonel Lloyd 7. monthly allowance 8. Mr. Severe 9. Great House Farm

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Quiz 2 - Chapters 3 - 4 Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1. tar on fence 2. “Does the Colonel treat you well?” What happens when someone asks a slave this? 3. sold to slave traders in Georgia 4. fights among slaves 5 Mr. Gore 6. Demby in creek 7. killing of a slave 8 crying of Mrs. Hicks’s baby 9. fishing for oysters 10. Make up your own term and define it


Quiz 3 - Chapters 5 & 6

Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1 almost naked 2. bag for carrying corn to the mill 3. wooden trough on the ground 4 Baltimore 5. Thomas 6. Sophia Auld 7. teach ABC’s 8. unlawful 9. Henrietta and Mary 10. half-starved and beaten


Quiz 4 - Chapters 7 & 8

Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1. bread 2. Columbian Orator 3. Irishmen 4. copy books 5. Captain Anthony 6. Valuation of Property 7. Master Andrew 8. Frederick’s brother 9. Mrs. Lucretia Auld 10. Grandmother


Quiz 5 - Chapter 9

Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1 Captain Thomas Auld 2. Eliza, Priscilla, and Henny 3. prayer 4. Methodist Camp Meeting 5. Mr. Cookman (Preacher) 6. Sabbath School 7. fell in fire 8. horse running away 9. Mr. William Hamilton (father-in-law) 10. Edward Covey


Quiz 6 - Chapter 10 (pages 34-46)

Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1. oxen cart 2. “the snake” 3. hymn 4. Caroline 5. kick 6. Master Thomas 7. Sandy Jenkins 8. root 9. 2 hours 10. “turning point in my career as a slave”


Quiz 7 - Chapter 10 (pages 46 – End)

Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1. The Rev. Rigby Hopkins 2. Sabbath School 3. Sandy Jenkins 4. written passes 5. Betsy Freeland 6. biscuits 7 “eat it” 8. Captain Auld 9. ship builder 10 fight


Quiz 8 - Chapter 11 Name ________________________________ Date _____________________________ Directions: For each of the following items or questions, give a brief description of information found about this item from the assigned reading. You may write in brief phrases. The goal is simply to provide information to prove that you completed the reading assignment. 1 Underground Railroad – of what does Douglass disapprove? 2 hire my time 3 camp meeting 4 New York 5 “Trust no Man” 6 Anna 7 New Bedford 8 Bailey 9 “Lady of the Lake” 10 betrayer

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Character Analysis

Assignment:

You must write a five-paragraph paper (2-3 typed pages, double-spaced) which describes the hardships which Douglass endures and how he changes as a result of these hardships. Your paper must contain the following:

Introduction

Begin with an introduction which includes the title of the book, author, copyright and 3-5 sentences which introduce the main conflict of the novel. The final sentence in your paragraph must be your thesis statement. The thesis statement should be similar to the following: Douglass experiences physical, emotional, and social hardships which change him forever. (Yes, you may use this sentence exactly as it is written.)

Body Paragraphs

a) Each body paragraph must contain a topic sentence (generally the first sentence of the paragraph) which states the type of hardship Douglass experiences and how this hardship changes him. Make sure you use the character’s name instead of a pronoun in each topic sentence.

b) Each body paragraph must contain at least two quotations from the book to support the

statement that you make in the topic sentence. The quotations may be from the text of the novel or from conversation within the novel. Before each quotation you must provide a lead-in to explain the quotation or what it says about the character. In the event that your quotation is from conversation, your lead-in must also include the speaker’s name and to whom the speaker is addressing the statement.

Example of a lead-in, quotation, and documentation from a different book: When Gene visits Leper at his Vermont home, Leper confides in Gene that he had experienced strange thoughts in the army. He says, “That’s what made me psycho. Ideas like that. I don’t know. I guess they must be right. I guess I am psycho. I guess I must be” (140-141; ch. 10).

Note: the period is placed at the end of the sentence after the parenthesis, not at the end of the quotation.

c) Each quotation must be documented according to MLA (Modern Language Association)

documentation rules. Documentation is called parenthetical documentation because the crucial information is placed in parenthesis after the quotation. Within the parenthesis, you must have the page number of the quotation, and then a semicolon, and then one

space, and then the lower-case letters “ch” and a period for chapter, and then one space, and finally the chapter number.

Example: (144; ch. 11).

d) Each body paragraph must conclude with one sentence which summarizes the main point

of the paragraph. Vary your vocabulary and sentences. Conclusion

e) The final paragraph of your paper must provide a conclusion to the entire paper. You should briefly restate the changes the character has undergone, what brought about these changes, and how these changes have affected his entire life. You must also restate the character’s full name and the title of the book. A good conclusion will give the reader a feeling of closure or completeness.

Rules for writing a Literary Analysis

1) You always write a literary analysis for a reader who has already read the novel. As a result, you must introduce events of the book to remind the reader, but don’t describe the events. DO NOT TELL PLOT. Your reader has already read the novel. The examples below are from A Separate Peace.

Correct: Gene jostles the limb and causes Finny to fall to the ground. Incorrect: Gene is really mad at Finny because he interrupts his

studying. When they climb out on the limb, Gene deliberately makes the limb shake. Finny momentarily looks at Gene and then falls from the tree. He hits the bank with a thud. Gene then jumps into the river. (This is plot summary and is incorrect in a literary analysis.)

2) Write in present tense, but don’t change the verb tense in quotations.

3) A literary analysis is formal writing. Do not use contractions, slang, or

colloquialisms (Y’all, wicked, cool). Paper DUE DATE: _______

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Character Analysis Worksheet

Name: ________________________________________ A. Write your thesis statement exactly as it will appear in your paper:

Note Documentation: (144; ch. X). B. Body Paragraph 1

Write your topic sentence Write your first quotation (including the lead-in and MLA documentation) Write your second quotation (including the lead-in and MLA documentation)

B. Body Paragraph 2 Write your topic sentence Write your first quotation (including the lead-in and MLA documentation) Write your second quotation (including the lead-in and MLA documentation)

B. Body Paragraph 3 Write your topic sentence Write your first quotation (including the lead-in and MLA documentation) Write your second quotation (including the lead-in and MLA documentation)

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