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In “Douglass,” Dunbar pens, “Oh, for thy voice high-sounding o'er the storm.” Consider the voice inherent in the Frederick Douglass’ pieces you have read. What message would Douglass deliver to future generations like Dunbar? After annotating “Douglass” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, propose a poetic response in the guise/voice of Frederick Douglass. Match Dunbar’s style and use of rhetorical devices. • “My Bondage and My Freedom” • “Resurrection” • “Douglass” Assignment: Douglass to Dunbar 1818-1895 1872-1906