Douglass' ending of his narrative is a little disappointing to me. I'm not sure if it's because there wasn't anything else Douglass could write about that enhanced his slavery years or because, as the author, Douglass could now speak freely of his experiences without fear of punishment or reprisals. Let me explain further why I did not like the ending. Douglass says on Page 107 that he wrote to Anna, his intended wife, when he arrived at New York, for her to come as soon as possible. Nothing wrong with that except that Douglass said he was “homeless, houseless, and [in a] helpless condition.” Although the footnote on the page said that Anna was a free slave, it doesn't explain why Douglass would even consider marrying Anna when he was struggling just to survive.  And, why was it so urgent to get married within three days after Anna's arrival? The fact that white abolitionists supported Douglass reminds me of an owner who will use his funds to take care of a favorite toy or pet as a hobby. For Douglass to live in a lifestyle suitable for him, he gave up something else in exchange – the ability to truly be free. The beginning of the book gave a brief biography of Douglass and mentioned that he enjoyed “an extensive career as a public servant and diplomat.” In a sense, although he is famous for writing his narrative, Douglass, in my mind, continues to have a “slave” mentality in that he continues to still work for someone.