In My Bondage and My Freedom, Frederick Douglass writes that slavery victimizes both slaveholders and slaves. In what way is Mrs
. Auld a victim of slavery? She must obey her husband’s wishes and follow his advice.
When the Aulds’ slaves earn their freedom, Mrs. Auld is helpless.
She must work hard to keep her slaves well clothed and fed.
Slavery strips her of her innate beliefs and benevolent nature.
I'd say there are two answers here - she must obey her husband's wishes and follow his advice (he tells her not to teach Douglass how to read) and slavery strips her of her innate beliefs and benevolent nature (she used to be a kind and caring person before she got slaves).
