If your purpose for reading is to understand slavery's effect on people, what conclusion can you draw about Mrs. Auld's opposition to Douglass's learning to read?

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My Bondage and My Freedom

If your purpose for reading is to understand slavery's effect on people, what conclusion can you draw about Mrs. Auld's opposition to Douglass's learning to read?

A. Mrs. Auld should have fought to resist slavery.

B. Mrs. Auld did not possess a strong conscience.

C. Mrs. Auld's conscience was destroyed by slavery.

D. Mrs. Auld should have fed and clothed more slaves.

Asked by ashley d #344715 on 11/8/2013 8:49 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/8/2013 9:09 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/8/2013 9:05 PM

This answer is based on the question. We know that Mrs. Auld was forbidden to continue Douglass' education by her husband.

C. Mrs. Auld's conscience was destroyed by slavery.

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/8/2013 9:09 PM

Yes, it's C.

"She had bread for the hungry, clothes for the naked, and comfort for every mourner that came within her reach. Slavery soon proved its ability to divest her of these heavenly qualities. Under its influence, the tender heart became stone, and the lamblike disposition gave way to one of tiger-like fierceness."

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