Answer:
slavery. This book introduced him to the ideals of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution and
inspired him to perfect his oratorical skills.
At fifteen, following his master’s death, Douglass was returned to plantation life. He was unwilling to show
deference to his new owner, whom he refused to call “Master.” To crush Douglass’s rebellious spirit, he was
hired out to a notorious “slave breaker” named Edward Covey. For seven months, Douglass endured abuse
and beatings. But one hot August morning he could take no more. He fought back and defeated Covey in a fist
Explanation:
