Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
by Frederick Douglass
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Born into a family of slaves, Frederick Douglass educated himself through sheer determination. His unconquered will to triumph over his circumstances makes his one of America’s best and most unlikely success stories. Douglass’ own account of his journey from slave to one of America’s great statesmen, writers, and orators is as fascinating as it is inspiring.
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary and reader’s notes to help the modern reader contend with Douglass’ nineteenth-century style and vocabulary.
Book Club Questions for Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass:
- Did Frederick Douglass emphasize any specific themes throughout Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? What do you think Frederick Douglass is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass reveal Frederick Douglass's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Frederick Douglass is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Frederick Douglass's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass:
- Did Frederick Douglass make persuasive arguments in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? Did Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?
- How does Frederick Douglass present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Frederick Douglass biased within Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass make you want to read next? Why?
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