By the end of chapter 10 we discover that Douglass escaped to the North. He is finally a free man in the new city of New York. In chapter 10 he empasizes on the fact that he does not want to reveal the details of his journey. In fact, he goes on to tell the readers that he rather not say HOW he ran away for fear that the masters might prevent other slaves from running away. As you know, Douglass became an abolitionist and after having established himself, actually went back to Maryland and helped other slaves escape.
For this assignment you are Frederick Douglass! =)
You are to write a diary entry as Douglass. In this diary entry you are to explain HOW exactly you managed to escape. (Hint! Hint! Keep in mind that in chapter 10 he is no longer living with Master Auld;therefore, he is not living in the plantation anymore.)
- Use your imagination and be creative.
-Using details from the narrative come up with a plan that you think Douglass used to escape.
- Be sure to use information from the text for your diary entry.
Must be at LEAST two paragraphs.
Have fun! =)
Dear diary,
ReplyDeleteAfter working for Mr. Freeland for a while and teaching a few slaves how to read, I decide to leave to New York. I know it’ll be a long and decisive journey but it will be worth it, after almost giving up on life and being tortured by religious hypocrites, I feel this is the right thing to do. The journey to New York won’t be easy and it won’t be fun but it is by far in my best interest. I don’t know how I will escape yet, but I will attempt to use the underground railroads and safe houses along the way. Hoping for a safe journey….
Sincerely Douglass
Day 2
Dear diary,
I have left Mr. Freeland and I’m now on the road; I was told to follow the North Star in my path to freedom. I have traveled a good distance and I’m almost a freeman. The nights have been hard on me, I can’t sleep in fear of being captured in my slumber, beaten and murdered. My legs have been aching but the only good part of my journey is going to the safe houses along the roads and being fed and taken care of. I now see the sign to the first free state of North Carolina and I feel as if I’m being followed. My rest stop is close but I must be aware of my surroundings and watch my back in order to avoid being captured…. I’m now a freeman!
Day 1: Dear Diary,
ReplyDeleteMost of my life, I've been beaten, working, teaching other slaves how to read and write. It is now time to be off to something I've tired to do in a very long time. After my days from working for my masters and still teaching slaves how to read, I was now on my way to the North. It will be a very long journey there but it will all be worth it in the long run. This path to New York, I won't tell how I arrived but later on I went back to Maryland to free more slaves. I'm looking forward to end this pain. Wish me luck at least.
Douglass.
Day 2: Dear Diary,
High above I see the star, the star that will lead me to freedom. The star that everyone looks up to and smiles. Throughout my days to reach to the north, I've had no rest without the painful memories of those pain I've and ALL slaves went through. My body wants to give up, but my heart says to move on. After all the agonizing pain, I see the first sign of "The North", Free. I will be cautions of where I'm going and what I'm doing. But now I consider myself "FREE!"
Douglass.
Diary Entry Day 1:
ReplyDeleteIts been hard onn me but after working for mr.Freeland and teaching the other slaves how to read i have come to my choice noot to abandon my fellow brothers and sisters (slaves) but to leave to New York and start over. I beleive someones has to break this corrupted cycle slavery.On my travel i have taking in consideration of using all the help i can get.It will not be easy and getting caught will result in slavery again or worst even death.But succeding in the task will strengthen me as a black man or soon to be a FREE MAN! Liberation is here its only a matter of time.
Diary Entry Day 2:
Follow the North Star people have told me.But it seems as i get closer to the north star i am taking to steps back.The fear of being caught is still on my mind.But soon i will be free because North Carolina is very close.My whole body aches from this long journey.I havent had a good nights rest ever since i began my travels.But there is no stoping me now free land will be below me soon enough.
Day 1
ReplyDeleteAfter working for Mr. Freeland for a while and teaching a few slaves how to read, I decide to leave to New York. I didnt want to be anyones pet anymore. I wanted to be a free man and do whatever i want in life. It was 12:00 pm at midnight and everyone was asleep. I was the only one in the house that was up. I open the window and climb out. Slide and jump down the side out the house. I ran and jumped over the fence and ran away. It was 2 a.m when i first saw a bench. I layed down for a couple of seconds and all of a sudden i feel asleep.
Day 2
I saw a train and i ran towards it and found an open door.I feel asleep and woke up at around 10:00 am. The train stopped and i didnt know where i was at. I came to a sign that i didnt know what it said. I had a pencil and paper and i wrote it down. I saw a old looking man and ask him to read me what it said on the paper.He said New York City. I thanked the man and kept walking.I thought of Mr. Freeland and everything he did for me. I thought of going back but i didnt because i wanted to live a free life without being a slave. And i lived my life as a free man.
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Day 1
After working for Mr. Freeland for a while and teaching a few slaves how to read, I decide to leave to New York. I didnt want to be anyones pet anymore. I wanted to be a free man and do whatever i want in life. It was 12:00 pm at midnight and everyone was asleep. I was the only one in the house that was up. I open the window and climb out. Slide and jump down the side out the house. I ran and jumped over the fence and ran away. It was 2 a.m when i first saw a bench. I layed down for a couple of seconds and all of a sudden i feel asleep.
Day 2
I saw a train and i ran towards it and found an open door.I feel asleep and woke up at around 10:00 am. The train stopped and i didnt know where i was at. I came to a sign that i didnt know what it said. I had a pencil and paper and i wrote it down. I saw a old looking man and ask him to read me what it said on the paper.He said New York City. I thanked the man and kept walking.I thought of Mr. Freeland and everything he did for me. I thought of going back but i didnt because i wanted to live a free life without being a slave. And i lived my life as a free man.
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ReplyDeletethat was mine
i did it in the wrong account
Day 1
After working for Mr. Freeland for a while and teaching a few slaves how to read, I decide to leave to New York. I didnt want to be anyones pet anymore. I wanted to be a free man and do whatever i want in life. It was 12:00 pm at midnight and everyone was asleep. I was the only one in the house that was up. I open the window and climb out. Slide and jump down the side out the house. I ran and jumped over the fence and ran away. It was 2 a.m when i first saw a bench. I layed down for a couple of seconds and all of a sudden i feel asleep.
Day 2
I saw a train and i ran towards it and found an open door.I feel asleep and woke up at around 10:00 am. The train stopped and i didnt know where i was at. I came to a sign that i didnt know what it said. I had a pencil and paper and i wrote it down. I saw a old looking man and ask him to read me what it said on the paper.He said New York City. I thanked the man and kept walking.I thought of Mr. Freeland and everything he did for me. I thought of going back but i didnt because i wanted to live a free life without being a slave. And i lived my life as a free man.
Dear Diary,
ReplyDeleteI, Fredrick Douglass, am not worth anything down here in the south; I'm not free. I am a negro and to top it off I'm a slave. I have worked in different farms for different masters. Masters want us slaves to be ignorant and I am one to stand out. I have gotten a bit of education. I was first taught by a mistress and later I fooled poor white boys into teaching me how to write and read by challenging them. It hasn't been an easy journey and escaping to the north won't be easy either. I'm trying to get the other slaves to come and escape with me that's why I have committed myself to helping other slaves learn up to the level in which i myself have learned. I am ready to be on my adventure and I am willing to come back and get the others who have been through my agony.
Love,
Douglass
Dear Diary,
I have left the plantation and I am on my way to the North. The North is the only place that slaves find freedom. The North Star is my leader and it will quide me to my liberty. It has been a challenging experience. Considering I can hardly sleep with the thoughts in my head that someone has been following me and is just waiting for the right moment to kill me brutally. On the other hand, the food from the safe house has helped me keep some kind of energy. Now, the sign of the North stands in front of me and all I see is a sign of freedom. Now all I have to do is try not to get caught and proceed with caution. As of right now a free man I have become. Now I can definitely state , " You have seen how a man is made a slave, but now you have just seen how a slave is made a man."
Sincerely,
Douglass
Day 1
ReplyDeleteAll my life ive been folloing some man's commands that have never benefited me. Ive bin beaten, starved , and put through unhuman labor for as long as i can remeber.Ive gotten the urge to quit many times to just leave this shovel in someone elses hand, but i feel victorious in my escape from the south. I have left Mr. Freeland and im on my way to the North. The journey ahead will be exciting.
Day 2
They told me to follow the north star and off to the north i went.I was scared and uncertain about what may happen out there but i kept my head up and thought positive all the time. I feel like a freeman for the first time in my life its an amazing feeling. Im scared of getting cought on my way but i pray to the loard to guid me through this new chapter in my life. I will help free every slave possible.
(This is GEORGE from francis thingy.
Ms Benitez =])
Day 1:
ReplyDeleteDear Diary,
Today, just like every other day i think about how my life would be in the north. As i'm working and i feel the sweat dripping down my face i regret every moment of my life. I have decided to leave to the north where i at least have hope of a better life, not here when i know i was born a slave and that i will die as a slave. I'll admit that im scare, but i can't stop. The worst risk in life is to not risk anything. I've got nothing to loose but a miserable life.
Day 2:
Dear Diary,
Here i go in this boat, looking side to side to see if someone is looking. I've got to the point where i hear voices calling my name. I have to say this is one of the hardest things i've done. Im following the north star just like i was told. There are seconds where i regret doing all this, but the truth is that all the good in my life is in this journey i had to finish.
Day 3:
Dear Diary,
As i finally left the boat, i started walking. I had no idea where i was, but i guess somewhere close to the north. The night was cold and i was starving. While walking i would hear the rats hiding. This place was a dessert. I felt the need to stop and rest. I stopped, i closed my eyes for a few hours, and then i kept on with my journey.
I felt so close, but at the same time so far from my past. I'll never forget the things i went through, although i do know i have to start again. I feel so tired, but so good that i've tried and i got so far. I dont know how my next day is going to be, but i do know that im finally what is called a FREE MAN!
Dear Diary
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I feel it is time for me to try and make my escape, and what better place then New York City. The life that I am living now is not the way i want to way for the rest of my life. The beatings, the torture, and knowing that waking up in the morning won't be a happy day. Well I am sick of it and now it is time for me to a free man. So by tomorrow at sunset i will make my way for the ships and be on my way to New York City.
Day 2:
I am now on the ship and i am knid of nervous from the possibility of being caught. My hands and legs are shaking and at this point i notice some open boxes. So I crawl inside one of them and while I am inside the box I just sit and think about the things I am going to be able to do while I am free. The ship was going kind of slow so i just laid back and i fell asleep.
Day 3:
The ship finally came to a stop and right now I am so excited. I don't look well and I smell pretty bad but that doesn't even matter to me right now all that matters is I am about to be a free man. So i step foot off the boat and I am in New York City. God has really blessed me. I didn't think I would ever be saying this. I AM A FREE MAN!!!!
Dear Diary,
ReplyDeleteDay 1
Its been a struggle for me to last this enduring pain brought upon me, but the pain can no longer hold me back. I have devised a plan, a plan that can make me a freeman. Its crazy, and dangerous but honestly what do i have to lose? If I'm caught I'll just be taken to a new master... or die. Either one will feel the same to me. Im planning to follow where the road takes me, and hopefully find some type of railroad system i can sneak through.
Day 2
I did it, i am Mid-way to New York. I'm close to becoming a completely free man. The future hold much for me. Now it is my job to unfold it and live the life i want to live. I am no longer anyone's servant or slave. I am finally the freeman i have always wanted to be.
Christmas Day, 1833 day ___
ReplyDeleteDear diary ,
Today is a day to celebrate , however im not going to because there is no reason for it. All the other slaves are drinking it up , drinking the alcohol our masters pourd out for them. They have no idea why the masters are really being nice to them , but i sure do.They wont fool me ! noo noo . the only reason their giving us alcohol is to get us drunk enough for our senses could be impaired. i dont care im not falling for it - good night
January 1, 1834 day___
dear diary ,
Ahh yess! im leaving convey ! i've been sent to live with Mr. William Freeland - you dont know what joy i have , but at the same time scared , i dont know this man and what he has to offer!
January 10, 1834 day___
dear diary ,
live is way better over here at freeland then convey's , still getting use to it though. i made friends you know , and saw my old pal sandy.
1835 day _____
dear diary ,
me and my friends have opened a school for slaves. this school is placed at a free slaves house. it was going well until the white man shut it down . my tears of joy have turend to tears of hate and being hurt.
year____ Day____
Dear diary ,
iknow it been a long time since i have wrote in here , but i dont have enough time anymore. i am tring to escape! i have to work very hard to play it off , but i am sure leaving . me and my friends our plaing our way out (Henry and John Harris, Henry Bailey, and Charles Roberts. Sandy Jenkins).
September 3 , 1838
dear diary ,
I AM A FREEE MAN ! , ill explain laterrrr.....
month___ day___ year____
dear diary ,
how did i do you may ask ? well im here to explain to you. So me and my friends had our escape plan all done , but at last minute they decided to stay , beause they were to scared and didnt want to risk their lives. So as day went by i had to make my own escape plan once again. i had three week to get this plan confirmed because ,the last ship to new york, was leaving in 3 weeks. noboy new i had a white friend who was going to help me escape. this man was going to help me with everthing and every possible way to get out of here and get to new york. so on that saturday evening i told my masters , that i wanted to get more work done outside in the plantaion , and he agree'd . the night before i had my bags ready to leave near the bay , i new i had to leave exactly at 7:00 , because that when they slaves were given food and the master would watch them eat. by the master paying attention to the other slaves , i had my chance to run to the bay ,find my white friend get the money , and fake " free slave i.d , and get on the ship asap! - and thats exactly what i did . thanks to my friend im made it hear with no problems - thank you
Once again, great job class!!
ReplyDeleteAll of you wrote excellent diary entries! Please double check your posts for spelling mistakes.
Everyone received a check plus plus.
Ms. Benitez =)