# Frederick Douglass — Up from Slavery character guide

> Frederick Douglass in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Douglass, the Hon . Frederick Douglass, Frederick Douglass

**First appearance:** 0008-v-the-reconstruction-period

## Who they are

Prominent abolitionist and orator, admired and referenced by Washington.

## In the story

### [V: The Reconstruction Period](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/v-the-reconstruction-period)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter.

### [VI: Black Race and Red Race](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/vi-black-race-and-red-race)

Quoted for his response to racial degradation on a train, emphasizing inner dignity.

### [Two Thousand Miles for a Five-Minute Speech](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xiii-two-thousand-miles-for-a-five-minute-speech)

Mentioned in the context of Washington's earlier address at the National Educational Association, where he shared the platform with Douglass.

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