Many prominent figures have been directly linked to the issue of slavery, each
             contributing to it in one form or another. One name that stands out is Frederick
             Douglass, who became a very innovated leader for his people. Douglass was a leader to
             his people and knew the importance of freedom and the impact of an education, which
             can break all limits. Frederick Douglass was a fortunate individual who learned how to
             read which allowed him to become an inspiring speaker. Frederick Douglass felt the
             bonds of slavery and knew of its hardships, yet his experience with education, faith,
             atmosphere and labor was slightly different compared to his counterparts.
             Freedom for the slaves was a dream, it was a thought that was just out of grasp.
             One that would lure them to go on day by day wishing and hoping for salvation and the
             day of release from the bondage of slavery. A key to obtaining this dream was an
             education, which was inaccessible to most slaves and limited their abilities in society and
             everyday life. To keep slaves from obtaining an education, most southern states made it
             against the law to teach a slave to read. The education they lacked or didn't get, Frederick
             Douglass was allowed to have. He was taught to read and write and learned valuable
             skills, which allowed him access almost anything his mind would let him. It is only when
             he learns to read that Doulgass can begin to define himself and recognize himself as
             someone outside of that generalized group. The opening of these doors allowed Douglass
             to be in a world he felt he deserved to be, a world of freedom and opportunity. With an
             education, Douglass was able to open doors that were once closed to him and became an
             inspiring figure to his people and to others. He moved crowds and people with his
             powerful speeches and his words pierced into the hearts of many as he made clear to
             them his inten...