In this scene, where Frederick is coming near to the conclusion of his narrative in his study, he describes how he narrowly escapes being lynched by his fellow white caulkers who see him as a serious threat to their livelihood and succumb to their ingrain racism.

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His master, understandably concerned about his loss of income from Frederick, is equally incensed at the jeopardy that Frederick is faced with.

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Since being employed at the shipyard Frederick has taken full advantage of his opportunity since being released from jail and has learnt his skill well and establishing himself as a reliable and very capable worker.

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The downside to this being that he must ‘surrender’ his weeks wages to his master on every Saturday.