Choose two of the following questions to answer. Each response should be 250 words minimum. Indicate the question clearly. Use the primary text to support your claims.

Choose two of the following questions to answer. Each response should be 250 words minimum. Indicate the question clearly. Use the primary text to support your claims.

1. The Power of Literacy:
   Douglass describes learning to read and write as a turning point in his life, calling it both a blessing and a curse. How does Douglass portray literacy as a form of empowerment, and why do the enslavers fear it? Can you think of other examples in history or current society where access to education is restricted to maintain power structures?
2. The Dehumanization of Slavery:
   Throughout the narrative, Douglass illustrates how slavery corrupts not only the enslaved but also the enslavers. How does he depict the psychological and moral degradation of slaveholders? What does this suggest about the broader cultural and societal effects of slavery?
3. Religion and Hypocrisy:
   Douglass makes a clear distinction between “true Christianity” and the “slaveholding religion of this land.” How does he use religious imagery and critique religious hypocrisy in the narrative? Why do you think this distinction was important for Douglass to make
4. Identity and Self-Definition:
   How does Douglass’s sense of self evolve throughout the narrative? Consider moments when he reclaims his identity, such as choosing his own name or resisting physical violence. How does the act of telling his story contribute to this process of self-definition
5. Narrative as Political Action:
   The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass was written not only to share his personal story but also to persuade readers to join the abolitionist cause. How does Douglass balance personal experience with political messaging? What rhetorical strategies does he use to move readers emotionally and intellectually?