The History of Mary Prince Pages 1-19

While reading The History of Mary Prince, I visualize how most of the African slaves were treated very harsh and cruel by the slave masters and mistresses. For example, Captain Williams was a vicious and ruthless slave owner who had no qualms for the slaves. On the other hand, Mrs. Williams showed compassion and honor for these slaves. This is very significant for me because both had different relationships with the slaves. In addition, I am shock that Mrs. Williams died of an unknown disease. Also, Mary Prince was with sadness because Mrs. Williams was very pleasant and modest lady. After her death, Mary Prince meet a new slave owner, Master Benjy and a new mistress, Mrs. I. Furthermore, she meet Hetty, a Black French slave. Unlike Mrs. Williams, Mrs. I was brutal and sadistic mistress. For instance, she whipped Hetty who refused to perform her task. I feel appall at Mrs. I mistreatment on the slaves. This shows how masters and mistresses have different treatments on the slaves.

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