2. How does Mrs. White's attitude, as well as her circumstances, create a problem for both her and Mr. White at the end of the story? How does the setting add to the
suspense? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

Me a slaveowner who worked a slave to death or be a slave to death, a. cannot be tried for murder in criminal court but could be sued for wrongful death in the civil court b. cannot be tried in court because there was no law against the mistreatment of slaves. c. could have his form or plantation confiscated by the state and sold to the highest bidder. d. could be tried for murder in most southern states.