Why doesn't Thomas Auld give Frederick what he wants?

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Why doesn't Thomas Auld give Frederick what he wants?

Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave

Asked by Maiwand A #417851 on 1/17/2015 11:56 PM

Last updated by Maiwand A #417851 on 1/18/2015 1:30 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 1/18/2015 12:27 AM

Which chapter are you referring to?

Answered by Maiwand A #417851 on 1/18/2015 12:48 AM

Chapter 11

Answered by Aslan on 1/18/2015 12:51 AM

In 1838 Douglass was becoming restless, wondering why he needed to keep giving the contents of his purse to his master. He believed he should try and hire himself out in order to save more money for his escape. When Master Thomas came to town, Douglass inquired if he would hire Douglass out, but the man refused, calling it a "stratagem by which to escape" and encouraged Douglass to remain content with his situation.

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Answered by Maiwand A #417851 on 1/18/2015 1:30 AM

Because slave owners keep their slaves ignorant of their birth dates.

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