The charge of "conduct unbecoming a slave" is a chilling reminder of how enslaved people were expected to remain completely subjugated, with any act of defiance—whether speaking out, resisting orders, or simply asserting their humanity—being met with brutal punishment. By 1865, slavery was collapsing, yet Confederate forces still clung to violent repression to maintain control.

Do you know more details about this woman’s story? Her execution just weeks before the Civil War ended suggests a desperate attempt to reinforce racial hierarchies even as the Confederacy was crumbling. If you're researching this, it could be worth exploring local archives, newspapers, or historical records in South Carolina. Let me know if you'd like help digging into sources.

当今还有这个观念残余。有的人期待你是模范少数族裔，对白人更谦卑。如果不是，对方就会翻脸