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In class we read Frederick Douglass autobiography. After reading it I got a really good understanding of how difficult slaves lives were. Reading about how most of them would rather be a beast instead of a slave was heartbreaking, I can't even imagine thinking that for myself. I also realized how much even a little bit of learning meant to a slave, with that tiny bit of knowledge they would use it as motivation to learn even more. Since Douglass learned the skills of reading and writing he was able to become a famous activist against slavery.