ENG 250W Lecture 28: Lecture 28
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Friday, nov. 10: frederick douglass, what to the slave is the fourth of. Frederick douglass, what to the slave is the fourth of july? (norton b, 1236-1238) originally gave the speech to the ladies" anti-slavery society in rochester, new. York explores the constitutional and values-based arguments against the slave trade within the united states. Douglass suggested that positive statements about american values, such as liberty, citizenship, and freedom, was an offense to the enslaved people of the. United states because of their lack of freedom, liberty and citizenshipm. Back on the plantation, uncle tom once again feels his faith falter. Legree taunts him and leaves him to his doubts. Tom sings a hymn and sees jesus christ, who comes and speaks to him. His strength is once again renewed, and he sings songs of joy. Even when legree beats him, he feels filled with the lord"s spirit.
