text: Frederick was a slave with no real education, but, one day his new mistress taught him how to spell a few short words. After that, some kids in his neighborhood taught him the alphabet, then he taught himself how to read and write. He believed that education was the most important hing anyone can have. Frederick Douglas is a perfect example on why learning independently is so beneficial. After reading his narrative, I understand why education is such a privilege, whether its online or not.