when Mr.severe the overseer died the slaves called his death a "merciful providence." what does it mean

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"merciful providence" what does it mean

Asked by junior g #480264 on 11/16/2015 9:45 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/16/2015 10:58 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/16/2015 10:58 PM

The slaves were relieved by Mr. Severe's death, they gained mercy through the man's ultimate destiny..... death.

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass