In paragraph 2 of the selection, Douglass calls his mistress "tiger-like" to emphasize how confused she was about whether to hate or enjoy being a slave owner. This description highlights the inner conflict and moral ambiguity she faced in her role as a slave owner, reflecting the complexities of her character and the societal norms of the time.
In paragraph 2 of the selection, Douglass calls his mistress tiger like to emphasize how...
confused she was about whether to hate or enjoy being a slave owner
angry she was when she noticed her husband mistreating the slaves
forceful she became when it came to caring for the hungry or needy
threatening she became when she decided to deny him an education
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