In Frederick Douglas narrative he explains how slavery was immoral for men. One of the ways men suffered from slavery was physical. In his narrative he shows how slavery was when he says "Upon this he rushed at me with the fierceness of a tiger, tore off my clothes, and lashed me till he had worn out his switches." These actions were common and frequent for Douglas as this happen to everyone.
Women slaves also commonly experienced abuse. In Douglass's narrative he says "I have often been awakened at the dawn of day by the most