3a (summer 1987), pp 482-512. They are accurate because it takes about Douglass’s “black” voice and black” message inside of a “white” envelope. It’s talking about Antebellium slave Narrative compare to Fredrick Douglass slave Narrative.
G. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of the author’s argument(s)? The strength of the author’s argument is, “A central feature of Douglass’s battle over the symbolic construction of racial and national identity is the critique, ensconced within the Narrative of American religion” The weakness of the author’s argument is, “The famed northern abolitionist, William Lloyd Garrison, wrote the preface, which was meant, as John Sekora has remarked, to authenticate the Narrative by sealing Douglass’s “black” voice and “black” message inside of a “white” envelope” (Carter 20).
H. Did you find the article helpful in better understanding The Narrative and/or Douglass’ life (or his efforts as an abolitionist)? In what