Read the excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. When we got about half way to St. Michael's, while the constables having us in charge were looking ahead, Henry inquired of me what he should do with his pass. I told him to eat it with his biscuit, and own nothing; and we passed the word around, "Own nothing;" and "Own nothing!" said we all.

What is Douglass’s purpose in this excerpt?

A. to describe the determination of his companions
B. to encourage readers to question authority
C. to persuade others to try new foods
D. to entertain readers with an exciting adventure