I am strongly tempted to give the names of two or three of those little boys, as a testimonial of the gratitude and affection I bear them; but prudence forbids;--not that it would injure me, but it might embarrass them; for it is almost an unpardonable offence to teach slaves to read in this Christian country.
Which statement best describes Douglass's viewpoint?
He is embarrassed to say that he was taught by young children.
He believes he could be punished for reading to children.
He thinks it is inappropriate to discuss how people learn to read.
He wishes he could thank the young boys who taught him to read.
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The statement that best describes Douglass's viewpoint is: He wishes he could thank the young boys who taught him to read.
In the excerpt, Douglass expresses gratitude and affection for the boys who helped him learn to read but refrains from naming them to protect them from potential embarrassment or repercussions. This indicates a desire to acknowledge their significance in his learning journey.
