... his new mistress, Mrs. Hugh, a kind gentle woman who had no ill will towards any human being, including slaves. Her manner was like no other woman Douglass had ever known. Eye contact was something a slave was never allowed with a white person; she allowed it. Slaves were expected to cower in the presence of their masters; she despised it. Douglass had no ... . She no longer treated him with her earlier kindness, and gave him no inclination that he was even remotely equal to her. Douglass states, "That cheerful eye, under the influence of slavery, soon became red with rage; that voice, m...

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• Grade Level: High School

... had but a short time to remain such. The fatal poison of irresponsible power was already in her hands, and soon commenced its infernal work. That cheerful eye, under the influence of slavery, soon became red with rage; that voice, made all of sweet accord, changed to one of harsh and horrid discord; and that angelic face gave place to that of a demon ... ...

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... picture of a mother and daughter being separated by slavery: If I saw young girls from their mothers arms Bartered and sold for their youthful charms, My eye would flash with a mournful flame, My death-pale cheek grow red with shame. (21-24) This is a scene that could just about touch anyone, whether you a slave or not. Everyone has a loved one, and thoughts of ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School