In Chapter XV of William Wells Brown's Clotel, why was Clotel made to cut her long hair ?
Correct answer: A. The mistress of the house was afraid her husband would be attracted to Clotel.
- A. The mistress of the house was afraid her husband would be attracted to Clotel.
- B. To keep the lice away.
- C. So that the other slaves would get along with her.
- D. So she could sell it.Books & Literature
Explanation
Clotel’s long hair attracted unwanted attention from the mistress’s husband, so the jealous mistress ordered it cut. The act is therefore linked to sexual jealousy and control, not hygiene or resale.
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