In 350+ words anaylze the following: 1) Why does Roger Buttons want a male child? After his son is born, he wishes it were black as he passes a slave market. Why? What are his choices with the baby? What would happen to a black child and how would he exaplin it in Baltimore society in 1860?

2) Rank his preferences for his chld based on age, sex or race and prove it with a quote showing his thoughts or sentiments

3) Why does Roger want to spank Ben? What does this tell about corporal punishment in 1860 v. today? Argue for and against paddling in schools and what it teaches children? Cite 3 sources for support (Bible, laws, culture, films, psychology, etc)

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