Desiree's Baby

How did Desiree feel about slavery?

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The text does not reveal what Desiree thought about the insitution of slavery, only that she was happy her husband became a more compassionate, good humored master. From the text, we can infer that she did not appreciate his cruelty.

And Mamma,” she added, drawing Madame Valmondé's head down to her, and speaking in a whisper, “he hasn't punished one of them—not one of them—since baby is born. Even Négrillon, who pretended to have burnt his leg that he might rest from work—he only laughed, and said Négrillon was a great scamp. Oh, Mamma, I'm so happy; it frightens me.”

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