Summary Of The Fourth Of July
Mohamad Hejazi
November 24, 2015
Professor. Killer
US History 1301
Fourth of July from a ‘Negros’ POV and Equality Before reading Frederick Douglass’ The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro, we can initially see that Douglass was a previous slave, had hardships throughout his life, experienced dehumanization firsthand, and was an individual that grew himself from nothing. The setting takes place in front of a large group of Caucasian men in which they all gathered to celebrate Fourth-of-July. In Douglass’ environment, he is one of the few that are colored and given the power to deliver a speech. Prior to Douglass delivering his speech, he tells the crowd that he is nervous for what he will say in the speech. He also states that this is …show more content…
But, Douglass’ is not just going to spontaneously give an uncoordinated speech randomly; this is something that he has been thinking about for quite some time. Long and detailed analyzation satisfied the sentences Douglass has agreed to state in his speech. And with limitations of speech prevalent in Douglass’ time for the black community; this speech takes a lot of courage, and is something that can hurt a person’s reputation they have built overtime, especially for an African American individual. The privilege that was given to him is something that rarely occurs in his time. And because of this, he chose to make his speech impactful and meaningful throughout history. He introduces the purpose of the real creation of the United States- which is to break away from the oppressors, overpowered, and unjust government. The reason for the mobilization of the English was to create a more-democratic system with rights that promote equality and prevent unfairness between the people. However, this did not apply to the African Americans when the nation was created, and was biasedly developed for mainly whites. Douglass does not attempt to disrespect the founding fathers of the United States, instead admiring them for their courage,
November 24, 2015
Professor. Killer
US History 1301
Fourth of July from a ‘Negros’ POV and Equality Before reading Frederick Douglass’ The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro, we can initially see that Douglass was a previous slave, had hardships throughout his life, experienced dehumanization firsthand, and was an individual that grew himself from nothing. The setting takes place in front of a large group of Caucasian men in which they all gathered to celebrate Fourth-of-July. In Douglass’ environment, he is one of the few that are colored and given the power to deliver a speech. Prior to Douglass delivering his speech, he tells the crowd that he is nervous for what he will say in the speech. He also states that this is …show more content…
But, Douglass’ is not just going to spontaneously give an uncoordinated speech randomly; this is something that he has been thinking about for quite some time. Long and detailed analyzation satisfied the sentences Douglass has agreed to state in his speech. And with limitations of speech prevalent in Douglass’ time for the black community; this speech takes a lot of courage, and is something that can hurt a person’s reputation they have built overtime, especially for an African American individual. The privilege that was given to him is something that rarely occurs in his time. And because of this, he chose to make his speech impactful and meaningful throughout history. He introduces the purpose of the real creation of the United States- which is to break away from the oppressors, overpowered, and unjust government. The reason for the mobilization of the English was to create a more-democratic system with rights that promote equality and prevent unfairness between the people. However, this did not apply to the African Americans when the nation was created, and was biasedly developed for mainly whites. Douglass does not attempt to disrespect the founding fathers of the United States, instead admiring them for their courage,