In the book Uncle Tom's Cabin why is Rosa nearly hysterical over the prospect of a whipping?

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In chapter 29 of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin why is Rosa nearly hysterical over the prospect of a whipping?

Asked by aaliyah c #337509 on 11/3/2013 12:47 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 11/3/2013 1:20 PM

Answered by Aslan on 11/3/2013 1:20 PM

This is because Rosa knows the men at the whipping house are "the lowest of men" who expose and sexual assault their victims.