Compare and contrast the themes and literary elements found in the readings "Mother to Son" and "The First Read: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass."
A) Both readings focus on the struggle for freedom and overcoming adversity, but "Mother to Son" utilizes metaphorical language while "The First Read" presents a firsthand account of slavery.
B) "Mother to Son" and "The First Read" both emphasize the importance of education, but "The First Read" is written in a more poetic style compared to the straightforward narrative of "Mother to Son."
C) While both readings discuss the challenges faced by individuals, "Mother to Son" portrays a mother's advice to her son about perseverance, while "The First Read" provides a historical account of slavery from the perspective of Frederick Douglass.
D) "Mother to Son" and "The First Read" both highlight the role of family in shaping one's identity, but "Mother to Son" employs a formal tone while "The First Read" utilizes vernacular language.