Slavery In March Research Paper

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Actual reasoning for the way whites handled African Americans was also shown in the novel March. Grace, a black slave in march, wanted an education for her daughter, but Mr. Clement denied her the request. “”I asked Mr. March to instruct Prudence. I urged him to do it, against his own judgment and inclination.”” (Brooks 37). Against education, Mr. Clement was furious with March teaching Prudence without his consent. This shows the White’s view on education because they think blacks are not entitled to be educated. Showing loyalty, Grace didn’t take the offer of going to work at a hospital in Georgetown because she wanted to stay with Mr. Clement. :It was so obvious, after all; her status in the household, the light tone of her skin, the resemblance