Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

How does the master's treatment of the slaves as depicted in Chapter 1 affect Douglass?

A: like most slaveholders he does not educate them which prompts Douglass to learn to read and write

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Douglass witnesses the horrific abuse of the other slaves, all the while knowing that he too will soon have the same experiences. As he grows up, Douglass becomes interested in education as a means of escape.

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

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