135) Douglass’ time in Baltimore showed him that by educating himself, he could earn a living, but it came at a price. As an educated man, Douglass was earning a wage, however his Master was confiscating this from him. This troubled Douglass greatly as he affirmed his realization that education alone wasn’t going to make him a free man. In fact, he was more chained to his Master by providing more value as he was an earner. Education was only one step towards becoming a free man and that one must also possess the courage to truly break free. In some respect, Douglass wished he was ignorant again as he wouldn’t be aware of the great disparity between slaves and owners. Through the process of becoming educated, Frederick Douglass experiences both the ups and downs of being an educated slave. Education alone cannot free a person, but rather it is one step in the right direction. A person’s courage and aspirations need to be added in to achieve a dream of freedom. This philosophy is true today. While all of us are presented with an opportunity for an education, success is not inherent upon completion but rather it is what we choose to do with that education that truly
135) Douglass’ time in Baltimore showed him that by educating himself, he could earn a living, but it came at a price. As an educated man, Douglass was earning a wage, however his Master was confiscating this from him. This troubled Douglass greatly as he affirmed his realization that education alone wasn’t going to make him a free man. In fact, he was more chained to his Master by providing more value as he was an earner. Education was only one step towards becoming a free man and that one must also possess the courage to truly break free. In some respect, Douglass wished he was ignorant again as he wouldn’t be aware of the great disparity between slaves and owners. Through the process of becoming educated, Frederick Douglass experiences both the ups and downs of being an educated slave. Education alone cannot free a person, but rather it is one step in the right direction. A person’s courage and aspirations need to be added in to achieve a dream of freedom. This philosophy is true today. While all of us are presented with an opportunity for an education, success is not inherent upon completion but rather it is what we choose to do with that education that truly