The best statement to describe him is: he is greatful; he is clearly greatful for the help he’s receiving with helen and is willing to compensate in cash for it
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Is this during the reconstruction period if so the blacks would be considered citizens but would not be receiving the same rights as other citizens because of black codes.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
This is true bc that is how you identify pessimism
        
             
        
        
        
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