The tasks that Millicent had to do during initiation can best be described as "degrading". This is unfortunately usually the case with many different types of initiation ceremonies.
It explains that Romeo and Juliet will face many obstacles because of their families' hatred.
Answer:
"She tried to explain to them why none of them could go back to the plantation. If a runaway returned, he would turn traitor, the master and the overseer would force him to turn traitor."
