What Slavery Does to Whites and Blacks in Edward P. Jones's "The Known World"

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The narrative explores the complex themes of slavery, particularly the lesser-known reality of Black slaveholders in the 19th-century American South. It delves into the moral and social implications of this phenomenon, questioning whether slavery can be considered colorblind. The paper examines the motivations behind African Americans owning slaves and the similarities and differences between their practices and those of white slaveholders. Ultimately, it argues that the destructive nature of slavery transcends racial boundaries, dismantling social structures regardless of the enslaver's background.