Race, In regards to "Our Nig"

Based on the Critical Analysis #2 and the topics that we are supposed to discuss, I decided to look for ideas that might help we write my paper.  Throughout the first 34 pages of "Our Nig," there are many clues the reader uses to assume what role race played in the time of the author.  It is clear that Blacks were looked down upon or valued less than white-americans.  Because of this distinction most Blacks were poor and hopeless.  Mrs.  Bellmost indicates this when she talks about "keeping" a servent on page 16, and again when Jack refers to Mag as "our nig" which is on the same page.  Since these people are viewed as property, they are treated like dogs.  There are many examples of this idea on page 17.  Mag forced to sleep where the hot sun penetrates her room and a cool breeze can blow past.  Just as a dog, Mag sleeps outdoors.  Mag is also punished with raw-hide and "allowed" to eat her breakfast away from where the family is eating.  All of these details indicates the role of an African American during this time. "She had never known plenty."  When one is viewed as property and unable to make decisions for one's self, one has only what is given.  This obviously indicates the low standard blacks are held to and it is almost certain that it is in poverty.