D: Jo is independent
Since it says that Jo is strong, wild, and happy all alone. I can only conclude that Beth is calling Jo Independent.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
I can to this answer based on the quotes below, we can see multiple times that the slave owners don't want to be judged so they treat their slaves with a bit more respect.
"There is a vestige of decency, a sense of shame," "Few are willing to incur the odium attaching to the reputation of being a cruel master"
The answer is C. 'do'
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