What is the reason for the protagonist's feeling of guilt? (The slave dealer By: Thomas Pringle )
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The protagonist in "The Slave Dealer" feels guilty because he witnesses the inhumane treatment of slaves by the slave dealer and realizes that his own comfort and luxury are built on the backs of exploited and suffering individuals. He struggles with his own complicity in the slave trade and feels responsible for the suffering of the slaves he sees. This guilt ultimately drives him to take action to try and help the slaves and confront the slave dealer.