An Analysis of Frederick Douglass's Learning to Read and Write
Name: Xiao Li
Course Number: 80487
Course Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Date: October 2,2013
After reading Fredrick Douglass’s story about the process of how he learnt to read and write, I imaged what would I become if I lived in the same situation. Douglass had unfortunate experiences as a slave, but he did not give up his quest for knowledge. To improve his reading and writing skills, he adapted some useful strategies. If I were a slave, could I overcome my miserable fate and learn to change my destiny? I believe yes. Douglass’s determination has inspired me to wok hard to improve my grades.
How does Douglass’s story inspire me? First, Douglass took all opportunities to learn reading and writing. At the beginning, he was fortunate because his mistress was willing to teach and train him. These good times did not last long. His mistress prohibited him from reading newspapers. Douglass said, “All this, was too late. The first step had been taken. Mistress, in teaching me the alphabet, had given me the ‘inch’, and no precaution could prevent me from taking the ‘ell’. ” As Douglass valued the experience of studying with his mistress, he knew he could learn more with what he had already learnt, even if the mistress changed her attitude. "Opportunities for those who are prepared” was a description of Douglass.
I understand that I should not abandon any chances even if it is only a small opportunity. My dream is to be a Chief Finance Officer in my satisfactory company, but it is impossible currently because I do not have sufficient professional skills and knowledge. However, I love accounting and management. I accumulated some accounting experience from internships and read economic and managerial books in both Chinese and English editions in undergraduate. I will become a graduate in accountancy this winter and I will take all opportunities to learn how to be a CFO.
Second, Douglass was resourceful in achieving his goal. He became a teacher and tried his best to make friends
Course Number: 80487
Course Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Date: October 2,2013
After reading Fredrick Douglass’s story about the process of how he learnt to read and write, I imaged what would I become if I lived in the same situation. Douglass had unfortunate experiences as a slave, but he did not give up his quest for knowledge. To improve his reading and writing skills, he adapted some useful strategies. If I were a slave, could I overcome my miserable fate and learn to change my destiny? I believe yes. Douglass’s determination has inspired me to wok hard to improve my grades.
How does Douglass’s story inspire me? First, Douglass took all opportunities to learn reading and writing. At the beginning, he was fortunate because his mistress was willing to teach and train him. These good times did not last long. His mistress prohibited him from reading newspapers. Douglass said, “All this, was too late. The first step had been taken. Mistress, in teaching me the alphabet, had given me the ‘inch’, and no precaution could prevent me from taking the ‘ell’. ” As Douglass valued the experience of studying with his mistress, he knew he could learn more with what he had already learnt, even if the mistress changed her attitude. "Opportunities for those who are prepared” was a description of Douglass.
I understand that I should not abandon any chances even if it is only a small opportunity. My dream is to be a Chief Finance Officer in my satisfactory company, but it is impossible currently because I do not have sufficient professional skills and knowledge. However, I love accounting and management. I accumulated some accounting experience from internships and read economic and managerial books in both Chinese and English editions in undergraduate. I will become a graduate in accountancy this winter and I will take all opportunities to learn how to be a CFO.
Second, Douglass was resourceful in achieving his goal. He became a teacher and tried his best to make friends