The struggle for freedom is one that is common among both women and men of all races. For centuries, humankind has used many methods to control and enslave their fellow men and women, one of the most common being the denial of an education. The lives of Frederick Douglass, in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass written by himself, and Sara Smolinsky in Bread Givers written by Anzia Yezierska are two excellent examples of …showed first 75 words of 1787 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1787 total…was the process itself, which gave them an even more valuable life lesson. Confidence in the face of fear and willing oneself to persevere even when facing overwhelming odds, along with emotional maturity were lessons that would serve any "student of life" in their continuous pursuit of freedom of all kinds. Works Cited Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave. Boston: 1845 Yezierska, Anzia. Bread givers. Revised Edition. 1925. New York: Persea, 1999