On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
He was cruelly deliberate, and protracted the torture, as one who was delighted with the scene.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “He was cruelly deliberate, and protracted the torture, as one who was delighted with the scene.”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass describes the deliberate and sadistic nature of a master's cruelty during a whipping, highlighting the psychological aspect of oppression.
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