Textual Background and Context

This image is an example of how black people (slaves) where treated. Auctioned off like cattle and advertised like a new washing machine by white, high society men. I chose this image because it reminds me of when the Shelby's sell Uncle Tom to Mr. Haley. The Shelby's do it reluctantly and with the intention of buying him back. However that intention diminishes quickly but Aunt Chlole takes up extra work to buy him back. It helps me understand Uncle Tom's Cabin more because it gives and insight to just how horrid white people treated their slaves and what they really thought of them. No one should be treated this way. White men should not have power over anyone, no man should. Every person should be in control of their own destiny. This article just enforces the white supremacy of the time. Where whit men where in charge of everything and women and black people where not allowed to live without living to serve a white man. These white men not only have power over their slaves but their wives as well. Though the wives all had their own opinions the man had the final say. For example when Eliza talks to Mrs.Shelby about over hearing the master talking to a trader about selling Harry. Mrs Shelby says "Nonsense, child! to be sure, I shouldn't." (UTC pg 9) when Eliza asks if Mrs. Shelby would consent to it. When Mrs. Shelby tells Mr. Shelby how she feels he says there is nothing he can do, he has to settle their debt. So ultimately women and black people had no choice but to listen to and take orders from the white man. 
References
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