Escape to Freedom: A Play about Young Frederick Douglass

The drama tells of the story of Frederic Douglas' childhood episode and the ultimate escape from freedom from his slavery to freedom. But its focus is on making Frederick Douglas the initial experience of a great American hero. Douglas was born as a slave and he hopes to learn to read more. He exchanged boy's white textbooks and bread and taught him to read and write slowly. He continues to teach other slaves. It was illegal then, Frederick Douglas was severely punished. Nevertheless, he succeeded in finding ways of freedom and dignity and became one of the great African American leaders of the 19th century. Talented Ossie Davis encourages children to tell stories of Douglas's life through dialogue and songs. He made Frederick 's early story interesting and exciting, giving readers the opportunity to experience history through various genres and dramas. The drama contains bibliographies for readers over 9 years of age.

In Frederick Douglas's "American Slave Life Narration" I explain about my own journey and escape from freedom, with the lives of African Americans as slaves of cotton fields. The story of Douglas 'life' s life is presented to his audience, because men want to remove the power bothering him and the heart that hinders him from being free. For me, the story of Douglas is not just the desire to be just a free man but the pursuit of my power in the country that is still seeking that identity. In a sense, the story of Douglas is the story of a country seeking the right to self - determination. Even when he is seeking personal freedom, he can document the changes the United States experienced seeking identity. Through Douglas, we have the opportunity to see that person's life in society.