How do the Shelby's treat their slaves ?
Correct answer: A. Kindly but firmly
- A. Kindly but firmly
- B. Set them all free
- C. Beat them everyday
- D. They do not have slaves
Explanation
The Shelby family generally treats its enslaved people with relative kindness, though still within the unjust system of slavery and without granting them freedom. This contrasts with the cruel treatment shown by characters such as Simon Legree.
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