Celia, A Slave
Morality is apprehended as principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual. There are principles that are universal. Presumably stealing is accepted as morally wrong, as well as lying, cheating and etcetera. However, there are also moral principles that vary for various reasons such as difference in culture, values and social mores. The perception towards slavery back in 1850 is one great example of these differences in moral principles. Some people, most prevalent in the North, viewed slavery as a sinful act. Northerners did not believe in using people by means of human chattel. In oppose to that view, Southerner’s viewed slavery as an advantage to the economy and a great contribution in making farmer’s life more efficient. At the time, Southerners believed that owning slaves was nothing but a …show more content…
Having to consider the impact of slavery issues on Missouri and the political dilemma Hall had to face, he remained impartial under the laws of Missouri. He appointed three well educated lawyers, competent, and those who had not participated significantly on slavery debates, in Celia’s defense. The fact that Hall did not simply provided Celia an apathetic lawyer who would immediately convict slaves but allotted lawyers who would provide her a credible defense, illustrated his morality. Hall’s actions suggested that he wished the trial to be perceived correct and fair (87). Although surrounded with people who sympathies slavery, Hall’s action was motivated by his perception of upholding an adequate and equitable trial, which he did not fail to portray. In the end, due to lack of evidence to prove that Celia acted upon self-defense, Hall charged Celia a verdict of guilty in first degree murder of Robert Newsome. In the end, although, Hall faced moral implication with the decision he had to make, he abided the law and remained impartial throughout the
Morality is apprehended as principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual. There are principles that are universal. Presumably stealing is accepted as morally wrong, as well as lying, cheating and etcetera. However, there are also moral principles that vary for various reasons such as difference in culture, values and social mores. The perception towards slavery back in 1850 is one great example of these differences in moral principles. Some people, most prevalent in the North, viewed slavery as a sinful act. Northerners did not believe in using people by means of human chattel. In oppose to that view, Southerner’s viewed slavery as an advantage to the economy and a great contribution in making farmer’s life more efficient. At the time, Southerners believed that owning slaves was nothing but a …show more content…
Having to consider the impact of slavery issues on Missouri and the political dilemma Hall had to face, he remained impartial under the laws of Missouri. He appointed three well educated lawyers, competent, and those who had not participated significantly on slavery debates, in Celia’s defense. The fact that Hall did not simply provided Celia an apathetic lawyer who would immediately convict slaves but allotted lawyers who would provide her a credible defense, illustrated his morality. Hall’s actions suggested that he wished the trial to be perceived correct and fair (87). Although surrounded with people who sympathies slavery, Hall’s action was motivated by his perception of upholding an adequate and equitable trial, which he did not fail to portray. In the end, due to lack of evidence to prove that Celia acted upon self-defense, Hall charged Celia a verdict of guilty in first degree murder of Robert Newsome. In the end, although, Hall faced moral implication with the decision he had to make, he abided the law and remained impartial throughout the