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From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Douglass, Frederick
Sophia Auld
Hugh Auld's wife, Douglass's mistress in Baltimore.
Core Belief
"Slavery is initially seen as wrong, but eventually becomes normalized and justified as a means of maintaining social order."
Worldview
A world where power and privilege can corrupt even the most well-intentioned individuals.
Personality
Initially kind and compassionate, Sophia is corrupted by the power of slaveholding. She transforms from a gentle woman into a cruel and suspicious mistress.
In Their Own Words
"(Teaching Douglass the alphabet)"
"(Snatching newspapers from Douglass)"
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