Twelve Years a Slave

Why does Mrs. Epps want Patsey sold? Why won't Edwin Epps sell her?

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Mrs. Epps wants Patsey sold because she is jealous of her. Mr. Epps will not sell Patsey because he lusts for her and abuses her sexually.

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