Douglass's fight with Covey is the climax of the Narrative—it marks Douglass's turning point from demoralized slave to confident, freedom-seeking man. ... Finally, Douglass emerges as a leader of men, while Covey is shown to be an ineffectual master who cannot even enlist the aid of another slave, Bill, to help him. ( hey pls give me brainliest , would appreciate it :p )