Frederick Douglass

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Breaking the Cycle: Violence, Control & Resistance in American Slave Narratives

January 18, 2010 - 3910 words | History » Slavery

In the world of the American slave, violence and control were intimately connected. As Frederick Douglass notes, “Men are whipped oftenest who are whipped easiest,” a sentiment that points to the cyclical nature of violence against the enslaved. The lash... Read Article »

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Slavery Slave Narratives Violence Oppression David Walker Frederick Douglass Harriet Wilson