It was written to educate everyone about the life of an American slave, also to raise awareness of the evil deeds and wickedness of slave owners. Fredrick certainly achieves what he set out to do with his autobiography, providing vivid images of the things he witnessed and giving a clear vision of the purgatory he perceived. The autobiography also outlines the key to bringing about change. Fredrick had to realize first. He had to embrace and accept who he was and the world around him, and realize that he was not who or where he wanted to be for the rest of his life. Based on this understanding, he then had to find a way to change his situation. Education was the answer to changing his position, to educating himself and increasing his intelligence. A man with knowledge is a force to be reckoned with. Douglass noticed this and perfected himself so that he had the knowing power to change his circumstances. Which finally brings us to another vital factor in mastering change, and that is to never give up. Douglass knew what he was fighting for and did everything to achieve it, never abandoning the dream he wanted. The three main steps to making change are realization, knowledge and perseverance. Douglass takes each of these steps to achieve his individual goal of wanting to be free. The price of his freedom was high, paid with lashes and sight