Esquivel believes that a balance being learns from both the masculine and the feminine.
The answer is:- To show how slavery can destroy the deepest of human bonds.
Explanation— Frederick Douglas’ mother was not allowed to see him due to the laws given to them by their masters. He could only see her at night, because this was when she would sneak out to lie with at night. The practice of separating a mother and child by the slave master was a custom that was intended to break the natural bond of affection between mother and child.
I hope this helps.
I would say he would use words that make his tone sound sarcastic in the readers mind. Or after the character's line it would say...EXAMPLE: "Oh really" Alice said sarcastically
Symbolism a regularly used form of figurative language in any kind of text.
######################3###############################################################################################################