Afterthoughts of Douglass' Narrative

In the chapters that were read for the class about Frederick Douglass, we find that not only does he talk about himself, he also describes several individuals that he had encountered throughout his life. For example, in Chapter 4 he talks about two overseers named Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Gore. There are a total of five paragraphs dedicated to these two men (one for Mr. Hopkins and four for Mr. Gore).

In addition to his describing other people, Douglass talks about his struggles in learning to read and write and the trials he had to overcome to do this. In all the harsh comments that he receives about learning to read and write, it doesn't stop the determination of this slave to do so. In Chapter 7, he describes him living in the city and making friends with the poor little white boys who would him to learn both skills. He also describes little schemes that help him to read and write.

Finally, Douglass describes the feelings that he overcomes as a slave. In Chapter 7 he gives such feelings saying, "I often found myself regretting my own existence, and wishing myself dead..."
Douglass often gives negative thoughts about his existence as himself and his life as a slave.
Overall, I think this narrative was written well and it helps to show the reader what slaves go through and how they were treated.