Question

Why would Douglass avoid giving the names of the boys who taught him to read? Why does Douglass find this statement ironic: "It is almost an unpardonable offence to teach slaves to read in this Christian country."

Answer 1

Answer:

First of all, if he gave the name o the boys who taught him to read they would have faced very hard punishment because it was a forbidden act.

Second, he finds: "It is almost an unpardonable offense to teach slaves to read in this Christian country." Ironic because Jesus taught its followers to love each other

Explanation:

First, the act of teaching a slave how to read and write was considered betrayal because many people had done it and it guided them to fight for their freedom.

Second, Frederick Douglas was an American Author in the 19th century. He was from African American origins and was a very critic gentleman. Therefore, he found that there were few flaws in the logic of the pro-slavery individuals. Writing to point them out. This is te chase of this statement that went against Jesus' teachings, even though it was a Christian country.

Answer 2

Answer:

For fear of retaliation against them.

Explanation:

Douglas wouldn't want fot the boys who taught him how to read to get in trouble on his behalf. He was afraid that they would be repremended or punished for having taught him how to read.