Analysis of narrative of the life

Write 6 pages thesis on the topic analysis of narrative of the life of frederick douglass: an american slave book. There are positive as well as negative forces ruling the human mind and people usually enhance their intrinsic positive powers through prayers and good deeds to keep the negative influences under control. If these antagonistic forces are allowed to flourish, they can wreak havoc on people’s minds and urge them to behave in a devilish manner. The evil spirit resides within all human beings and if it is not subjugated properly, it compels men to commit acts of crime. These actions can harm other persons directly or can impede the sinner’s relationship with his beloved people. Douglass begins his account by reminiscing about some memories of his childhood. Though he knew that he was born in Tuckahoe, Hillsborough in Talbot County, he never had an idea about his age. His master had never felt the need to inform him and whenever Douglass had gone to him with such a query, it had been turned down. The author confesses that this had created confusion in his young mind. The neighboring fair-skinned children could all tell their respective ages, while Douglass was kept ignorant of the same. The author begins his autobiography on a despondent note which sets the tone for the narration of his miserable life which is to follow. The readers can almost sense that his unhappy childhood would lead the way into depressing adult life. There is something secretive about his pedigree which Douglass’s master refused to let him know. This sense of secrecy raises doubts about the character and intentions of his master. They somehow indicate that Douglas’s owner is not an honest man. Thus, as Douglas’s account portrays the emergence of the negative human traits overshadowing the positive forces, the stage is almost set to exhibit how these negative forces can bring out devilish behavior in humans. Similarly, Hawthorne’s story young Goodman Brown also begins on an ominous note. The author depicts his protagonist Goodman Brown leaving behind his newly-married young wife ‘Faith’ to embark on a serious errand.