Fredrick Douglass

Frederick Douglass Reaction Paper

Instructions: at this point you should've completed The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave. You will be responsible for writing a two-page reaction paper. You should include a brief summary of the events in the book, a discussion of the major themes of the book and finally your evaluation of the book.

Summary: In no more than two paragraphs, briefly highlight the most important events in the Life of Douglass, as mentioned in the book. (Note: the summary portion should be the shortest section, around a half of a page).

Themes: think about the overall message (or messages) of the book; explain to the reader those themes and provide evidence directly from the text. For example, if you think that ‘equality’ was a major theme, find a quote or two to support that idea.

Evaluation: Describe the impact that the book had on you. Decide if the book challenged your ideas, effected you emotionally or intellectualism; if so, in what ways. Finally, explain why this book is (or is not) valuable. Here you can also comment on the style, and discuss whether it worked for you.

Format: • Two pages, double-spaced, 12pt font (Times New Roman) • Standard margins, aligned left • Proper APA citation at the top of first page (copy • Academic language in the third person • Appropriate flow, use of transitions and syntax (written in paragraph form)

Book citation should be as follows. Top of page Single space Bold font, italicizes title Aligned at center Additional citations (if necessary) should be on a separate ‘References’ page * essay should begin directly below the citation

Douglass, Frederick (1845). Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Boston, MA