Frederick Douglass: “But excited and convulsed as I was, the audience, though remarkably…”

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But excited and convulsed as I was, the audience, though remarkably quiet before, became as much excited as myself.

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Frederick Douglass

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He notes the shift in the audience's mood, highlighting the emotional impact of his speech.

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