The Narrative Perspective of Frederick DouglassThe narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass is an autobiography written by Frederick Douglass himself. No one knows better than him the difficulties and difficult times that Frederick Douglass went through as a slave. This is why Frederick Douglass is considered, in my opinion, the most reliable author when it comes to telling the story of his life as a slave. Frederick Douglass was born in Talbot County, Maryland around the year 1817 or 1818. Soon after Douglass was born, he was separated from his mother and was sent to Baltimore to work as a servant. Because he was separated from his mother at such a young age, Douglass did not develop a bond with her. After his death, he declared: "Having never enjoyed, to any considerable extent, his reassuring presence, his tender and watchful care, I received the news of his death with more or less the same emotions with which I would probably have experienced death of a stranger" (Douglass). It's really sad that he didn't feel emotions after losing his mother, it's also sad that he was separated from her at such a young age, that no bond was created between the two. Douglass never met his father, although he was told he was a white man. Living as a slave is a horrible way to live your life, but unfortunately Frederick Douglass, along with many other slaves of the time, had no choice. Douglass' first master, Captain Anthony, was a very cruel man, as were many slave owners. He once saw Captain Anthony whipping his Aunt Hester. Douglass felt helpless because he could do nothing to help her. Douglass said: “I remember the first time I witnessed this horrible exhibition. I was quite a child, but I remember it well. I never had... half the paper......, and I continued to fight for what he wanted in life; what was his freedom. As the narrator of the story, he comes across as a very reasonable man. He allows himself to see both sides of any issue throughout his history and has always been able to share his deep thoughts and feelings. I believe that the more hardships Douglass faced, the stronger he became as a man. Douglass said: “I sincerely and sincerely hope that this little book will do something to throw light on the American slave system and hasten the happy day of liberation for millions of my brothers in bondage, faithfully trusting in the power of truth, of love, of and justice, for success in my humble endeavors—and solemnly pledging myself again to the sacred cause,—I subscribe” (Douglass). There was no better person to tell his story than Frederick Douglass himself.