Douglass, Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass

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According to Douglass, what recourse does a slave have against abuse?

Asked by Steve Y #634277 on 4/7/2017 4:33 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/7/2017 4:48 AM

Answered by Aslan on 4/7/2017 4:48 AM

They really had no recourse other than suicide. Fighting back may get the slave killed and the slave's family.