Within wisdom and knowledge is the underlying apprehension behind events. Throughout generations, various historical events, renowned novels, and current happenings define the simplified quote, “ignorance is bliss”. The popular phrase is expanded in depth to, “For in much wisdom is grief, and increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow.”, calling attention to the negative side effects of understanding. Throughout the “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass”, the theme that ties together the autobiography is “ignorance is bliss”. Frederick Douglass is accidentally taught by Mr. Auld, a slave owner himself, the key to unlocking freedom from slavery is through knowledge. During an encounter between Mr. Auld and Frederick Douglass,
