I believe young Fredrick Douglass was a bit frightened and afraid to do anything but what he's told to do in his early years of life. He had seen his aunt be tortured and was scared to see that happen to himself so he stayed undercover for a long time.
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For the first question: Your decision might change based on what you want to say since your personal ideals/culture will collide with your decision.
The second question: Your decision changes based on the person you're talking to since you don't want your opinion to hurt/offend the other person. This results in lying or hiding your true feelings. Also, the other person's opinion will influence your decision since it brings another fresh perspective to the situation.
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Character vs society <span> Mr. Hyde does not appear to value the same morals and standards by which most people live.</span>