To those songs I trace my first glimmering conception of the dehumanizing character of slavery. I can never get rid of that conception. Those songs still follow me, to deepen my hatred of slavery, and quicken my sympathies for my brethren in bonds¨ (Douglass chapter. 2). I chose this quote because I feel it greatly contributes to him being an inspiring abolitionist. Just by reading this I, by the way, he describes it and can feel what he is feeling through the description. This is one of his first real motivations to show him how bad slavery truly was. After hearing these songs it strengthened his resolve to get rid of slavery. This not only shows that he is an amazing writer that evokes emotions from the reader but that he plans to do something about …show more content…
Each of the quotes highlighted some of his many valuable traits that he already had and what he later developed. HIs traits all helped him in some sort of way in his life and that aided him in his progress. His life and experience definitely connected to the theme ¨Be The Change¨. He has done this through his perseverance and determination to end slavery and that would cause a great effect and change. Overall everyone who worked to get rid of slavery changed the future of America. I for one would not be free and for that, I am especially grateful to him because he helped change the world. It only takes one person or stone to cause a changing ripple