Douglass's tone is generally straightforward and engaged, as befits a philosophical treatise or a political position paper. He also occasionally uses an ironic tone, or the tone of someone emotionally overcome. major conflict. Douglass struggles to free himself, mentally and physically, from slavery.
In the excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, the author, Fredrick, sometimes uses harsh words to explain what happened. This adds to his initial emotional and angry tone, which he tries to hide. He successfully tries to keep a cool and composed tone throughout the passage. But sometimes he uses strong and emotional words. This effectively makes the reader feel angry and upset at slavery, just like how he wants them to be.
