Douglass

I chose the passage on page 347 second paragraph down, this paragraph really sets a tone for the cruel inhumane things that Mr. Severe did. The intense description of Mr. Sever whipping a women, in front of her children, so she bled for a half hour, really made you think about how bad slaves were really treated. Not only did Mr. Severe whip and beat his slaves severely his profound use of langue was enough to scare any slave from attempting to run away.

I find the irony of this paragraph almost humorous. Not long after Mr. Severe began he soon died. It was like the slaves were saved by nature’s ways. The next “overseer” had a much different way with the slaves he still whipped them but he seemed to take no pleasure in doing so. The slaves soon gained a sense of respect for him and he was seen as a good overseer.

This paragraph in particular I was drawn to because it shows the diversity in the different kinds of slaves owners there were during this ungodly time. This passage makes you think about what slaves had to go through in everyday life. The writing triggers your emotions and allots for you to really get a clear picture about all the horrible things they endured.