He would then call for a bucket of salt, and fling upon the raw flesh till the man writhed on the ground like a worm, and screamed aloud with agony. This poor man's wounds were never healed, and I have often seen them full of maggots, which increased his torments to an intolerable degree (pg11)." Mary Prince personal narrative of being a slave was absolutely stunning. Being able to open the eyes of the world to the cruel punishment and harsh treatment of slavery was the first stepping-stone to the abolishment of slavery.
Gender played a big role in slave society. The men were the ones who usually worked out in the field and were usually watched over by the master. The women did most of the household work and were usually watched over by the mistress. The job tasks were various as they were numerous. Mary Prince explains how one of her co-slave workers Hetty had many jobs. "She came in from milking the cows, and put the sweet-potatoes on for supper. She then fetched home the sheep, and penned them in the fold; drove home the cattle, and staked them about the pond side; fed and rubbed down my master's horse, and gave the hog and the fed cow their suppers; prepared the beds, and undressed the children, and laid them to sleep (pg.6)". The woman jobs were just as much as the men so even though their work was different, they still put in just as much work as the men. Another thing that was equal about the genders inside the slave society were their punishment. Both men and women were usually tied up, stripped naked, and beaten mercilessly with various objects such as; cow skin, branding irons, whips, and even bare fists. Some slaves like Hetty were beaten to death. Most slave owners showed no compassion towards their slaves.
Christianity in the Caribbean was monitored because African-Americans were not allowed to become Christians. They were considered inferior and unholy creatures.