discussion 2 - Frederick

ality. Douglass is initially overpowered and viciously beaten when confronted by Covey. Douglass, on the other hand, reaches a breaking point after undergoing severe physical torture. He resolves to fight back and successfully repels Covey's capture attempts. "This battle with Mr. Covey was the turning-point in my career as a slave," Douglass says of his metamorphosis. It fanned the blazing embers of liberty in my breast. "From the tomb of slavery to the heaven of freedom, it was a glorious resu...