Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
English
First Advisor
Jeremy Glick
Second Advisor
Marlene Hennessy
Abstract
This analysis of Frederick Douglass’ novella The Heroic Slave explores the manner by which said work of fiction employs, references, and reworks the formulaic conventions of the slave narrative. It additionally examines how The Heroic Slave promotes black revolutionary leadership and models respectful white support of emancipation.
Recommended Citation
Gleasman, Hallie Rene, "Madison Washington’s Journey to Freedom: Protagonist Development in Frederick Douglass’ The Heroic Slave" (2018). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/331