In "Learning to Read and Write", Douglass goes through the process of becoming literate. During Douglass time slaves were to be illerate. However, Douglass taught himself with the help of others how to read and write. He took the time each chance he could to better himself. In our society, it is easier for us to learn to read and write. We have the option to go to school and learn. We have the help of teachers to help us achieve. Douglass, on the other hand, had to achieve his undercover. We have the opportunity to learn to read and write in order to gain success. Douglass kept a positive mind set and never gave up. We sometimes take it for granted and give up all at the sametime. That's just a prime example of what Douglass had to go through to actually learn. We have it in our hand do not want to use it at times. The saying goes,"hide it in a book" and it mostly refers to blacks because most of us have the ability to read and write but still refuse to use it. It was hard for blacks to get an education and we have it freely and do not take advantage of it. There are many opportunities there for us to do to achieve. The question is: How much value is placed on learnig to read and write? Were you excieted about the learning to read and write and are the benefits helping you become successful?