Equiano in this quote is expressing a lot of anger towards the law of slavery. He feels as though this inhumane act is dehumanizing the people who are supporting it. He states “such a tendency has the slave trade to debauch men’s minds, and harden them to every feeling of humanity!” Equanio comes off as though he’s never seen such an extent of cruelty to whip and lash on another for no particular reason. Demoralizing their very being. What’s expressed in this quote in my opinion is that Equiano is trying to point out an ongoing chain of hate toward his kind. He mentions “I will not suppose that the dealers in slaves are born worse than other men” meaning people aren’t born to hate and be cruel they are taught.
Olaudah Equiano wrote this quote
Olaudah Equiano wrote this quote