Celia, A Slave offered a unique insight into the ongoing issue of slavery during the 1800s. Celia, who was put in an uncomfortable position as Newsom’s “concubine” and the slave George’s lover, was forced to make decision in which she believed will would lead to the best outcome for her. However, one action after another led to her tragic demise, even though she acted out of safety. Overall, I believe that the story was tragic as a show cased a time where trials were very different from modern times and unfair.
McLaurin conveyed that during this time, people faced a difficult moral dilemma over the institution of slavery and the rights of these slaves. The south was heavily dependent on slavery to work their homes and farms, which helped them
McLaurin conveyed that during this time, people faced a difficult moral dilemma over the institution of slavery and the rights of these slaves. The south was heavily dependent on slavery to work their homes and farms, which helped them