Mau-mau Bett
Sojourner Truth's mother, a slave who provides her children with religious instruction and familial love.
Core Belief
"Mau-mau Bett believes in the power of prayer and the importance of family. She teaches her children to trust in God and to love one another, even in the face of adversity."
Worldview
Mau-mau Bett sees the world as a dangerous and unjust place, where slaves are subjected to cruelty and oppression. She believes that God is the only one who can truly protect them and bring about justice.
Personality
Mau-mau Bett is portrayed as a devout, loving, and resilient woman. She is deeply concerned for the well-being of her children and does her best to protect them from the horrors of slavery. She is a source of strength and inspiration to Sojourner Truth.
In Their Own Words
"'My children, there is a God, who hears and sees you.'"
"'He lives in the sky,' she replied; 'and when you are beaten, or cruelly treated, or fall into any trouble, you must ask help of him, and he will always hear and help you.'"
"'Oh Lord, how long?' 'Oh Lord, how long?'"
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