Category: Introductory Work (Page 4 of 11)

 I have chosen the immigration discourse community. The main reason I have chosen this discourse community is that is very common that people who come from another country always get … Read More

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In his speech, Frederick Douglass asked “Are the great principles of political freedom and natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us [blacks]?”(7).

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Douglass’ argument is that although politically the United States of America has made tremendous strides and their freedom fought for and won, their laws are hypocritical and do not apply … Read More

Quote 1: “Such a declaration of agreement on my part, would not be worth much to anybody. It would, certainly, prove nothing, as to what part I might have taken, … Read More

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“By an act of the American Congress, not yet two years old, slavery has been nationalized in its most horrible and revolting form. By that act, Mason & … Read More

Douglass is arguing that the fourth of July is not celebrated by all Americans. He believes that he himself is not included in the freedom that is celebrated. He continues … Read More

After listening to Douglass’s speech, i believe his argument he is trying to convey is that the Fourth of July cannot possibly be celebrated by black people because it is … Read More

After reading and listening to Douglass’ speech, the message he’s trying to send is trying to sway or convince people that slavery should be abolished and trying to point his … Read More

In the speech by Fredrick Douglass I believe he is trying to make a point to the whites that slavery is no good. fredrick Douglass uses key word and important … Read More

Douglass presents an argument in his speech regarding the importance of abolishing American slavery and recognizing the differences people of color endure in the nation. He states that the audience … Read More