They would disguise how their slaves were being treated just to be accepted more by their neighbors. Slaves were also expected to lie about how they were treated whenever they were asked. Douglass stated in Chapter 3, “It is partly in consequence of such facts, that slaves, when inquired of as to their condition and the character of their masters, almost universally say they are contented, and that their masters are kind” (Douglass 21). Douglass continued to explain the extreme measures that slave owners would take to ensure that their slaves would always speak highly of
They would disguise how their slaves were being treated just to be accepted more by their neighbors. Slaves were also expected to lie about how they were treated whenever they were asked. Douglass stated in Chapter 3, “It is partly in consequence of such facts, that slaves, when inquired of as to their condition and the character of their masters, almost universally say they are contented, and that their masters are kind” (Douglass 21). Douglass continued to explain the extreme measures that slave owners would take to ensure that their slaves would always speak highly of