When I started reading part of this chapter I was so happy that Frederick was not getting whipped by Mr. Covey. By standing up to Mr. Covey, it inspired Fredrick to become free. I thought it was really weird when the slaves had the holiday week off and the slave owners encouraged bad behavior so the slaves would realize that freedom is not so great. I was glad Frederick went to live with Mr. Freeland because Mr. Freeland was one of the nicer slaveholders. Also, it was amazing to me that Rev. Hopkins was so cruel but claimed to be very religious. I felt like Frederick had a lot of courage starting a Sabbath school knowing that he could get in trouble at any time. I felt hopeful that Frederick and his friends would be able to escape and be free after all. I became horrified when Frederick and his friends went to jail. I felt like this was a real low point in Frederick's life, he felt defeated. I believed this worked out for the best because Frederick could go back to Baltimore. I was encouraged when he started working for the ship builder because it was something new for him. Once again the blacks were discriminated against. Frederick was beaten and hurt really bad in a fight with several white carpenters. I was really impressed with Master Hughes' reaction to this spectacle. He was outraged and went to a lawyer to try and make it right. I felt better by the end of chapter 10 because Frederick was working again and really enjoyed it.
Questions:
1. How could Rev. Hopkins claim to be religious and treat his slaves so poorly?
2. Why did Mr. Covey never whip Frederick after their fight?
Comments:
1. I feel like this chapter was a roller coaster of emotions and mood swings.
2. I feel like Frederick is becoming more fearless in his quest for freedom.
Jenni, you do a really amazing job at reflecting what you have read. I enjoying reading your blog because you describe your feelings with such good word choice. I can see that you read and understand these chapters and I think you're an amazing writer :)
ReplyDeleteJenny,I agree with you on how brave Fredrick Douglas was to do the sabath school knowing what the consquences would be if he got caught. I liked how much detail you put into your writing and the way you write makes it easy to read and undersstand what you wrote.
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ReplyDeleteI thought it was amazing in the emotional detail you showed in your reaction. It was brave to see Douglass start that school to teach the other slaves. I agree with the behavoir of Hopkins it was shocking to see a religouis person commiting horrible acts.
Jenny,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you how Douglass gets to go to another farm and he had a nicer slaveholder who treated him. I really like how you incorporate how you feel when you read this. Good job writing. :)
Hey Jenny!
ReplyDeletewell i toally agree with what you wrote about. I think that he does have alot of courage like standing up to all those people i feel is what keeps him goin. I really like readin your blog.
good job:]]