In the context of Frederick Douglass's narrative, the phrase “closing the slightest avenue” likely means to prevent slaves from using existing routes of escape. This interpretation aligns with the broader themes of Douglass's work, which often addresses the systemic efforts to restrict freedom and control enslaved individuals, including eliminating any possible means of escape.
As it is in paragraph 1 (about Fredrick Douglass Narrative) the phrase “closing the slightest avenue “ means: (to prevent slaves from using existing routes of escape; putting an end to slavery once and for all; to close or block off a street; to make slave-owners more aware of the efforts to free slaves)
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