Which statement best describes Douglass's viewpoint? Read this excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglas
In the same book I met with one of Sheridan's mighty
speeches on and in behalf of Catholic emancipation.
These were choice documents to me. I read them over
and over again with unabated interest. They gave
tongue to interesting thoughts of my own soul, which
had frequently flashed through my mind, and died away
for want of utterance
O He disagrees with the religious beliefs expressed in
Sheridan's speeches.
O He believes the best way to learn to read is through
the study of speeches
He understands the importance of memorization as
a part of learning
O He enjoys finding words for his own thoughts on
emancipation