Reaction to Chapter 1; Frederick Douglass

After reading pages one through twelve, I have been introuduced to the very inspiring man of Frederick Douglass. I feel that this introduction has really caught my attention by giving me facts about Douglass' life, and how he never really knew who is parents were. I like how the introduction started off with the two letters giving me information on slaves and how cruel and wrong it was. It set the mood that the reader requires when reading about a man who was descriminated against most of his life for the color of his skin. While reading, I had trouble visualizing the stroy. I think this may be because it's very difficult for me to imagine myself not knowing my birthday, age, or who my parents were. If I were Frederick Douglass I beleive I would have no sense of belonging, and it's very inspiring to me that he grew up so broken, yet he knew he wanted to make a change for everyone. Reading this reminds me of the saying, "You don't need to know where you come, to know where you're going." I'm excited to read more about Frederick Douglass's life, although I'm a bit frightened to see the many situations he had to encounter.
What really stood out to me, was the reaction that Frederick Douglass recieved after giving a speech, mentioned in one of the letters. Growing up as a slave, he lacked the proper teaching of English. Keeping that in mind, he stood in front of many white people, delivered a speech, and by the end had everyone one screaming and shouting. He inspired so many people and got them so fired up. I am excited to read about such an exceptional man.