Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman text by Sierra Turner

sturner53 — 2025-03-27 06:08:16 UTC

Frederick Douglass discusses how Harriet Tubman does not receive applause for her private actions in the abolitionist movement – what are the benefits to contributing privately to a cause? What are the disadvantages or dangers?

sturner53 — 2025-03-27 06:08:45 UTC

In the context of the text, how do people create change? Were Frederick Douglass's public actions more impactful than Harriet Tubman's private forms of resistance and protest? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

sturner53 — 2025-03-27 06:09:03 UTC

What makes Tubman a hero in the eyes of Douglass? Do you agree with his assessment? How has Tubman become a national hero?

sturner53 — 2025-03-27 06:09:19 UTC

Tubman put herself at risk of recapture and death to free other slaves, breaking the law to do so. In the context of the text and Tubman's legacy, what is good and how do we know?

sturner53 — 2025-03-27 06:09:38 UTC

Harriet Tubman was largely unknown during her life, but has since become an American hero. What can Americans do to shine a light on lesser-known heroes from the past? Why do you think many heroes end up going unnoticed?

aryablankenship1 — 2025-03-27 18:23:11 UTC

Harriet Tubman was a true hero, because she continued to do what she believed was right, even when nobody cheered for her. Tubman operated under the cover of darkness, and helped an astonishing amount of people, never expecting a reward or acknowledgement for her assistance. Acting for a cause alone, without the support of fame or wealth or anything more than a thank you, is true heroism, in Frederick Douglass's eyes, mine, and the entire nation's.

2025-03-27 19:11:35 UTC

Goodness means helping others and standing up for what is right, even when it is dangerous. Fredrick Douglass praises Harriet Tubman for risking her life to free enslaved people, even without recognition. Her actions show that something is good when it fights injustice and helps others, no matter the cost.

2025-03-27 21:50:09 UTC

Harriet Tubman receiving no public recognition for her actions worked in many ways to her advantage. First off, she wasn't instantly a wanted criminal, and the authorities weren't immediately tipped off to what was happening by her presence. However, the fact that not everyone knew what she was doing could have been dangerous, as she might have been revealed by some unwitting bystander who didn't know who she was.

2025-03-28 16:08:06 UTC

Overall, receiving minimal recognition in this role helped her mission. In a field where staying undercover was so important, not having the public immediately recognize you is a huge advantage. It provided security and much-needed secrecy to carry out her rescues. This might have discouraged her, because she was doing so much and people didn't even thank her. However, if someone has truly good intentions, he/she should do what is right even without everyone knowing about it.

2025-03-28 17:22:31 UTC

Harriet Tubman and others who contributed privately to causes had benefits and disadvantages. Contributing privately worked in Harriet Tubman's favor because it kept her a secret. She was doing things that were largely illegal at the time, so contributing privately to that kept her from getting arrested. One disadvantage of contributing privately is that Harriet Tubman never really got praise or thanks publicly for her actions until Sarah Hopkins Bradford wrote the book about her. Also, working privately meant that she couldn't ask for help. It is harder to do things when you are doing it on your own.

2025-03-28 18:17:38 UTC

Although Frederick Douglass's actions were more well known to the public, freeing someone and giving them a new opportunity has more of an effect on someone than letting them see a new perspective. Frederick Douglass did much to persuade the public to view slavery as something that needed to be gotten rid of. Harriet Tubman led the actual enslaved people to freedom. So even though Douglass may have had an effect on more people, Tubman had a more profound effect on a smaller number of people, which is more impactful. Frederick Douglass said, "I know of no one who has willingly encountered more perils and hardships to serve our enslaved people than you have."

2025-03-28 18:20:23 UTC

I believe that lesser known heroes often go unnoticed for a multitude of reasons. Systemic racism, passed down from generation to generation makes people unwilling to admit their wrongs and acknowledge a hero of another race. Misogyny can also be a huge factor in this problem. In a world where heroes had been depicted as brave and glorious men for so many years, it can be hard for those with such closed mindsets to feel pride and happiness regarding a hero of another gender. To shine a light on these people, we must first find out who they are. Steps must be made to make sure that they will not be forgotten again, whether that’s a day in their honor or perhaps a place in a remodeled history book. It is incredibly easy for heroes that went against the grain to be conveniently forgotten amongst all their fellows that followed societal norms.

2025-03-28 19:40:17 UTC

What makes Tubman a true hero in the eyes of Douglas is that Harriet fought for what she knew was right. Tubman showed real bravery by standing up for herself and others in the darkest of times. Tubman became a national hero by saving helping many people and showing America how to continue to help and save people from what could have been their fate.

2025-03-29 02:47:20 UTC

In the context of the text, people create change through persistent action towards obtaining their goals or beliefs. Inferring from the text, it can be derived that the aspiration that Frederick Douglass was working towards was the concept of bringing freedom to enslaved people. Douglass mentions in the beginning of his letter that Harriet Tubman had labored for and been devoted to the "cause of the lately enslaved of [the] land", and that he himself had been also "done [things] and suffered in the service of [the] cause", showing how both figures made efforts to create change in the terms of abolitionism. While Harriet Tubman played an undeniably important part in abolitionism, by leading the enslaved people "out of the house of bondage" and to freedom underneath the cover of night, with only a "heartfelt "God bless you," as [the] only reward," as the text writes, Frederick Douglass's public impacts would have provoked more people to join in on the movement and contribute to its success. However, if all the efforts had been done in secret, as Harriet Tubman's were, then the movement would never have gained enough power to eventually triumph. Although perseverant figures such as Tubman were absolutely essential to ensure the abolitionist movement was fueled, there needed to be enough people supporting the ideal, and Douglass's public work contributed to that aspect. This aspect is additionally proven in many aspects of history. For example, in the instance of the presidential election of 1830, Andrew Jackson had been contending against former president John Adams. Jackson had earned the support of the common people by campaigning and publicly informing the society of his aspirations, promoting the people to be able to have knowledge about the subject and desire to support it. In the meantime, president John Adams had stayed in his office, merely on the hope that there would be enough people to esteem his federalist ideals based on his past presidential term. Jackson, thus, raised a powerful support for himself, and won the election. Had John Adams ventured out to persuade more people to join him, and spread awareness about why he should become the next president, then America’s history may have had a opulent chance of being completely different from what it is today. Concluding, people create change through persistent action, whether done publicly or undercover, though to increase the impact and reach of one's ambitions in a society, one would need to harness the support of the society itself, showing how Frederick Douglass's public actions were more impactful than Harriet Tubman's.

2025-03-29 17:12:25 UTC

Because Harriett Tubman put herself at risk she is viewed as a hero. When she put herself at risk of death and recapture, she was doing it for the sake of the slaves who wanted freedom. We can view he legacy as something bold and heroic, for putting others first before herself. Since Harriet Tubman was selfless, she was able to create an amazing legacy that pole from around the world are able to look at and be inspired by.

2025-03-30 19:18:04 UTC

Frederick Douglass saw Harriet Tubman as a hero because she was brave and risked her life to help slaves escape. She didn’t just fight for her own freedom but for others too.

I agree with Douglass.Tubman showed a lot of courage, and that is why she’s considered a hero.

Tubman became a national hero because of her work helping slaves, her role in the Civil War, and her fight for justice.

2025-03-31 03:15:33 UTC

Harriet Tubman worked toward freeing enslaved people in America, contributing as a 'conductor' in the underground railroad, saving countless lives. This contrasted greatly with black abolitionist Frederick Douglass' public efforts, speaking to multitudes of people at a time to publicize and support his cause. As Douglass states in his letter to Harriet Tubman, he had 'received much encouragement at every step of the way.' This most likely made it easier to preach what you believe to a large crowd. Douglass goes on to say, "I have the applause of the crowd and the satisfaction that comes of being approved by the multitude." This quote shows Douglass has the advantage of speaking to a large group of people, fueled by their constant positive feedback. The only inspiration to continue Tubman got was a "heart-felt, "God Bless you,"" which was enough reward in itself.

2025-03-31 06:09:16 UTC

Although it may now seem wrong for Harriet Tubman to not have received applause for her private actions in the abolitionist movement, it was for the best and for her own safety. If all of her private actions had been made public it would've become more dangerous for her to be somewhere that isn't very secure. Harriet could've also received public scrutiny, and judgement from others, when she was just trying to accomplish what was necessary to help with abolition. It was for the best for Tubman to keep her private actions private, if she hadn't then she could've been killed, arrested, ect.

2025-03-31 16:44:45 UTC

Frederick Douglass viewed Harriet Tubman as a hero because of her unwavering dedication to freedom. Risking her own life multiple times to liberate enslaved people through the Underground Railroad. He admired her courage in the face of danger. I agree with Frederick Douglass's assessment of Harriet Tubman for recognizing her as a courageous and effective leader. Tubman became a hero through her courageous actions as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, by leading enslaved people to freedom.

2025-03-31 18:02:26 UTC

Harriet Tubman was hero in the eyes of Douglass. He expresses how encouraging it was that not only did she fight for her own freedom, but for others to. She put herself in danger and risked her life to help lead other people to freedom. Those are the actions of a true hero which is why I agree with Douglass. Harriet Tubman, because of her heroic actions, is now a national leader and an inspiration.

CalebFelker — 2025-03-31 18:05:00 UTC

Good is doing the right thing, even if others say it isn't right, or it is evil. In the context of Tubman's legacy, she did what was right, rescuing people from the evil practices of slavery in the South. People in the South went as far as to put a price on her head, even though what she did was right. People kept trying to stop her and she probably rarely got any encouragement, since what she did was so secretive. To know what is good, one should listen to their gut and conscience.

2025-03-31 18:41:30 UTC

Harriet Tubman is considered a hero in Fredrick Douglas's eyes because of her sheer bravery—anyone who escaped never imagined going back. Everyone except Harriet Tubman. I agree with Douglas in his analysis of Harriet Tubman's bravery. Harriet Tubman is considered a national hero because of her bravery in going on the journey over 15 times. Although she could have been killed multiple times she rescued friends and family. She helped around 300 people escape slavery.

LilyAtesalp — 2025-03-31 18:48:41 UTC

For a variety of reasons, I think lesser-known heroes frequently go unrecognized. People are unwilling to own up to their mistakes and recognize a hero of a different race because of racial bias that is passed down from generation to generation. Another significant contributing factor to this issue is prejudice. It can be difficult for those with such limited perspectives to feel proud and happy about a hero of a different gender in a world where heroes have long been depicted as heroic, brave men. We must first identify these individuals in order to obtain information on them. It is necessary to take measures to to guarantee even if that they are never forgotten again, means establishing a day in their honor or even a location in a revamped history book.
It is very easy for heroes who defied social norms to be long forgotten among all of their peers who adhered to them.

josiahjeremiahyou — 2025-03-31 20:07:35 UTC

Tubman appears as a hero in the eyes of Douglass due to her feats in the Underground Railroad. She endangered herself multiple times to guide the enslaved people to freedom in the North. I agree with Douglass that she is a hero because she chose to help others, even though she was never obligated to.

2025-03-31 20:44:44 UTC

Harriet Tubman contributed to the abolitionist movement in a way that not many could. For me at least, it is easy to do things when you know you are going to get rewarded, but not when you have no reward on earth for your efforts, and it is passed onto someone else. In her case, it was likely the satisfaction of freeing her people and the conviction of slavery that led her to do this, even if there was no reward for her to do so. In the eyes of people, there is no reason and no motivation for us to sacrifice something that is ours for a reward that we do not get to taste. On the contrary, it is desirable in our eyes to receive a reward without having to do anything for it. This, in my eyes, highlights what Jesus says in the sermon on the mount, when he reminds the people to pray, fast, and do good in the secret so that "... your Father, who is unseen, will reward you." So it takes faith to live for a cause that has no visible reward. There are many disadvantages, as people see them, as in a lot of sacrifice, with literally no reward. She put her life on the line for her people. It reminds me of dying to yourself and dying to the world, for that is the only way. No normal human by normal human strength will give up their life for something that they cannot see. I am still learning to do that.

2025-03-31 21:36:03 UTC

The benefits and dangers of privately contributing to a cause vary alot depending on what your fighting for. Harriet Tubman who was fighting for the enslaved people and women's rights had a lot of benefits that came with doing this privately. The first benefit of doing this secretly is she was able to bring more people to freedom. If Harriet were to tell a lot of people about her missions she probably would've faced a lot of backlash from people who agreed with slavery and she could've gotten arrested very quickly. But, there was also a lot of dangers of doing this in secret like the people she trusted to help her carry out her missions could of betrayed her at any moment. Harriet also got no praise for her actions but she gets to live knowing she saved many lives.

chaos5 — 2025-03-31 21:41:48 UTC

Good is doing what is right, even when it is difficult and/or when others disagree. Harriet Tubman did what was right, since she saved many people from unjust practices. Today, we view her legacy as just and heroic, since she fought against an unfair tradition that harmed her and her fellow enslaved people.

2025-03-31 22:40:27 UTC

Americans can try to look in the shadows of history to shine light on lesser-known heroes from the past. These are areas where controversy and other forms of discrimination exist, for example, this time period and others like World War 2. I believe that most of the world's heroes go without any recognition, either with or without their will. If every person was known that had done a good to anyone or something, then history textbooks would be incredibly long. Additionally, history is like a large puzzle, and sometimes there are multiple pieces that fit into one spot, so we might think we know everything, yet we have only scratched the surface.

2025-04-01 00:45:00 UTC

In the context of the text and Tubman's legacy, it is clear that being humane and caring about others is good. In order to help her people, Tubman had to break the law, therefore putting herself in danger, but the result was that many slaves were given freedom. Considering the hardships and mistreatment slaves had gone through due to slavery, it is clear that Tubman had done what was right.

josiah_c — 2025-04-01 03:23:10 UTC

Everyone has a moral compass; it is ingrained in every action. Every time your conscience berates you for doing something wrong is an example of how we know what is good. Why does most every human being agree that murdering is bad? Because of the moral compass ingrained in you by God, yes, God. As for those who do not believe in God, you must admit the stark presence of some kind of moral prompting, where this comes from if not God, is a question which perplexes many.

In the context of Harriet Tubman, she did right, for even as the southerners were blinded by greed, some part of them (moral compass) was guilt ridden. William Lloyd Garrison and other white northerners did not let promise of short term profit obscure their vision of what was right.

2025-04-01 04:23:59 UTC

When Harriet Tubman helped hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad to be free, she was breaking the law for something good. Goodness does not mean following the rules and listening to the government, goodness is doing what is right even if others consider it a crime. It is worth noting that doing what is right shouldn’t go unnoticed. Such as this letter from Fredrick Douglass to Harriet Tubman. In the text, Douglass praises Tubman for doing what was right even though she was breaking the law and risking her safety for these son to be free slaves.

2025-04-01 16:01:15 UTC

The heroine Harriet Tubman, unlike Frederick Douglass, did not receive applause nor specific mention at the time for her significant actions. But, by contributing silently to this cause, she almost certainly ensured her continued actions. Tubman was a wanted criminal, and going public in any manner might have her quickly arrested and trialed. Tubman also worked on the Underground Railroad-A profession that involved absolute discretion. Going public might also endanger the slaves she had helped! However, disadvantages are that Harriet was less widely known among the populace, and her name was not praised and popularized by the public. This may have led to a decrease in popularity, but the work Harriet did was nonetheless absolutely essential to the many runaway slaves she assisted. Harriet showed true strength of character in stepping out of the limelight, whether by necessity or otherwise, and let other abolitionists do the up and front, "easy" work. Although she was less widely known, Tubman was surely blessed and praised among the number of slaves she helped to freedom-all in the dead of night.

eliotchen — 2025-04-01 18:41:17 UTC

There are many benefits to contributing anonymously to a cause. First, if this cause is controversial, publicly speaking out could be deadly. Privately contributing may be a better option if it depends on your own well-being. But, there are disadvantages. For example, you may not be recognized for your efforts, which could demoralize you and possibly lead you to abandon the cause. Also, you would not be able to receive much help if you were in a time of need. To stay anonymous, you would need to limit interactions with other people, to avoid exposing yourself.

2025-04-02 15:04:19 UTC

In the eyes of Frederick Douglass, Harriet is a hero because of her selflessness. She didn't do the great things that she did to receive something in return. She helped these helpless runaways because she knew what was right. Even though she didn't receive the sight of a crown applauding her, she was pleased that she changed some lives.

I completely agree with Douglass. In my eyes the truest hero is one that acts for others. Not one that does things to be known by everyone.

Harriet Tubman has become a national hero because she worked in private to lead enslaved men, women, and children to freedom. Even with a large reward on her head, she continued to do what was right.

2025-04-09 05:55:19 UTC

The advantages to contributing privately are that those against you will not know what you are doing, and therefore can do nothing to stop you. The disadvantages to working privately are that people don’t know they can go to you for help, and if they don’t go to you for help you may not be able to help them.

2025-04-09 20:17:02 UTC

Tubman is a hero in the eyes of Douglass because she does good and frees slaves while not being applauded for her private actions while still being in intense danger. I agree with Douglass withe her being a hero because she risked her own life to do what she knew was right and help other people despite the danger.

2025-04-09 23:28:09 UTC

In Frederick Douglass's view, Harriet Tubman was a hero because of her unwavering abolitionist work, particularly her role as a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, risking her own life to guide enslaved people to freedom. I agree with his assessment, as her actions were courageous and transformative, and she has indeed become a national hero for her contributions to the fight against slavery and for civil rights.

2025-04-10 01:56:55 UTC

Frederick Douglass saw Harriet Tubman as a hero for her immense courage, selflessness, and tireless efforts to free enslaved people through the Underground Railroad. He admired her for risking her life in silence, performing heroic deeds away from public acclaim. I agree with his assessment, as Tubman’s bravery and dedication embody true heroism. Over time, Tubman has become a national hero due to her work as an abolitionist, Union spy, and advocate for equality, which has inspired generations. Her legacy is honored through educational curricula, public monuments, and plans to feature her on U.S. currency, symbolizing her enduring impact.

2025-04-25 21:14:14 UTC

Goodness means to be morally good or virtuous. Tubman showed this quality by showing how freeing her family, friends, and people was something she felt very strongly about and was very committed to achieving—getting rid of slavery.