What is the best explanation for douglass' purpose in writing his narrative of the life of frederick douglass? a. douglass wants to "tell on" his masters for their cruel treatment. b. no one will believe his stories unless he publishes them. c. to inform readers about the harsh institution of slavery d. president lincoln asked douglass to write it so that more people would be persuaded to end slavery.

The correct answer is C) To inform readers about the harsh institution of slavery.

The best explanation for Douglass' purpose in writing his Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is to inform readers about the harsh institution of slavery.

Frederick Douglass was a slave that wrote his memoirs called "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," in 1845. His story makes a detailed description of the events of his life as a slave. When he published the book he had to leave the United States and traveled to England, fearing their formers owners wanted to capture him. Douglass wanted the American people to know about the harsh institution of slavery, and the cruelty of living as a slave. HIs book became one of the most important pieces of abolitionist literature in the United States.

islamic religious leaders have traditionally been people who, as part of the clerisy, mosque, or government, performed a prominent role within their community or nation. however, in the modern contexts of muslims minorities in non-muslim countries as well as secularised muslim states like turkey, indonesia and bangladesh, religious leadership may take a variety of non-formal shapes.

compared to religious leaders/clerics of the other abrahamic faiths, islamic clergy are said to resemble rabbis and not priests. unlike catholic priests they do not "serve as intermediaries between mankind and god",[1] have "process of ordination",[2] or "sacramental functions",[1] but instead serve as "exemplars, teachers, judges, and community leaders," providing religious rules to the pious on "even the most minor and private" matters.[1]