Frederick Douglass mentions in a couple of places throughout his novel about the abuse and victimization of black women. In the beginning of the novel, Douglass describes the beating of his dear Aunt Hester. He depicts that they had stripped her of her clothing, then beat her with anger and blood throughout the scene. The article written in the New York Times states that the suffering of women, especially being raped in inhumane ways are sometimes disregarded. The articles specifically talk’s about the film, “The Birth of a Nation.” The film portrays women of color as helpless and voiceless (literally). Esther, a black character in the film, was raped and did not get to say a word in the film. Rather, she had to express her destitute emotions through facial expressions, solely. Women slaves arguably went through the worst of the suffering during the era. They were beaten, raped and brutalized repeatedly. They were forced to have sexual relations with slave owners, and carry their children (only to be sold for a profit and beaten). Douglass speaks about women that were abused throughout his narrative. Instances such as the whipping of his Aunt Hester, when his grandmother had to watch her children and grandchildren being sold like animals, or when he witnessed women being raped by men in order for Covey (slave master) to make money, all gave Frederick Douglass an extra push to fight for his freedom and the freedom of his race.