In what ways does washington’s narrative conform to the tradition of the slave narrative? in what ways does it not? (be sure that you answer this with specific reference to the “key elements of the slave narrative” handout) what is washington’s attitude toward southern whites? how does he make this evident in the narrative? what does washington mean by the phrase “the school of slavery”? what does he believe blacks have gained by “attending” it? what does he believe have been the effects of slavery upon white people? what does washington believe are some of the mistakes black people made during the reconstruction period? why does he believe so? what does washington claim black people must do in order to succeed in american culture? what must they not do?