How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph) or (Chapter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I began to realize that I should have resisted, should have refused to let Fowler bring me out here where only other slaves could see what happened to me. (5.5.20)
Dana often curses herself for not showing more resistance to the white slaver-masters in this book. But the fact remains that she's scared enough of physical pain to avoid putting up much of a fight.
Quote #8
"Much better than you used to be. Someone must have taught you to behave." (5.7.15)
Margaret Weylin barely recognizes Dana after not seeing her for many years. This is because, as much as Dana would hate to admit it, she has become a very obedient slave because she's afraid of being punished by people in power.
Quote #9
Sent me to the field, had me beaten, made me spend nearly eight months sleeping on the floor of his mother's room, sold people… He's done plenty, but the worst of it was to other people. (6.2.40)
Dana admits that Rufus has done a lot of bad stuff. He has a lot of power over many human lives, and like most people with this power he tends to abuse it whenever he feels in the mood.