Question

The introduction notes that Frederick Douglass wrote his autobiography to quiet his critics. Why did some people criticize Douglass?

Answer 1

Answer:

● The first autobiography, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself, catapulted him to fame and invigorated the abolitionist movement. Of Douglass's many speeches, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” was perhaps one of the most well-known.

● Frederick Douglass was heavily criticized in his society due to his race and color of skin. Even in a free state, he was still treated with disrespect. He criticized the views of certain Americans during his time period, and joined an abolitionist movement.