Abuse and mistreatment from "summary" of Autobiografía de un esclavo by Juan Francisco Manzano
In my life as a slave, I have experienced unimaginable cruelty and suffering at the hands of my masters. The abuse and mistreatment I endured were constant and unrelenting, leaving scars both physical and emotional. From beatings to verbal insults, I was subjected to dehumanizing treatment on a daily basis. One of the most common forms of abuse I faced was physical violence. My masters would often lash out at me with whips and chains, leaving me bruised and bloodied. The pain I felt was excruciating, and the humiliation of being treated like a mere object was unbearable. Despite my best efforts to please my masters, I was never spared from their wrath. In addition to physical abuse, I was also subjected to emotional mistreatment. My masters would taunt and belittle me, stripping away whatever little dignity I had left. Their words ...
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