Why Frederick Douglass Hated Slavery So Passionately

After reading an excerpt from The Narrative of Fredrick Douglass, I learned why Fredrick Douglass hated slavery so passionately. The reason he hates slavery so much is because when his master auld’s wife taught him to read, he learned of all the immorality and cruelty associated with slavery. Because of this, he despised being human and envied animals for their oblivion.

This all started when Fredrick was a child. Douglass’ Master Hugh’s wife, Mrs. Auld began to teach him how to read and write. Master Hugh advised against it, but Fredrick’s interest in learning was unabated. He continued his studies and realizes soon that his new education was more of a curse than a blessing.

Later, Fredrick found himself indulging in a book called ‘The