Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Linda says, “…beauty is a curse to the slave girl”

What did linda mean?

Asked by Bookragstutor 4 on 03 May 02:18

Last updated by Lancesmom941209@ on 01 Dec 20:12

2 Answers

Answered by Cat on 03 May 02:37

Beauty often meant you were sexually abused by your master.

Answered by Lancesmom941209@ on 01 Dec 20:12

Beauty in a slave made her more susceptible to her Master's desires and her Mistresses' hate. A beautiful slave's life would be beset by rape and hatred.