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Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave:
"After the valuation, then came the division. I have no language to express the high excitement and deep anxiety which were felt among us poor slaves during this time. Our fate for life was now to be decided. We had no more voice in that decision than the brutes among whom we were ranked. A single word from the white men was enough - against all our wishes, prayers, and entreaties to sunder forever the dearest friends, dearest kindred, and strongest ties known to human beings."
Which two cruel realities regarding slavery does Douglass describe in this excerpt?
A. being temporarily divided by job
B. being treated like property
C. being kept in small living quarters
D. being separated from family
Answer (2)
Douglass describes the cruelty of slavery by highlighting the realities of being treated like property and being separated from family. These experiences illustrate the dehumanizing nature of slavery. His narrative reflects the emotional and psychological pain endured by enslaved individuals. ;
Frederick Douglass highlights two cruel realities of slavery: being treated like property and being separated from family. These aspects reveal the dehumanization and emotional suffering experienced by enslaved individuals. His narrative powerfully illustrates the lack of agency and the heartbreak faced by those subjected to slavery.
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