Whether writing a philosophical essay or a policy paper, Douglass' voice was direct and engaging. It's not uncommon for him to use an unexpected tone, or the tone of someone who has actually survived something catastrophic. The intellectual and genuine struggle of Douglass is to free himself from oppression.
In some cases, Fredrick employs harsh language to explain what happened. A passionate and irate tone is added to his voice in an attempt to mask it. He does a good job of maintaining a calm and composed demeanor throughout the introduction. Whatever the case may be, he does occasionally employ strong and passionate language. This effectively causes the pursuer to feel enraged and annoyed by oppression, just as he requires them to.
