The mentioning of a “kind slave owner” would make just about anyone turn their heads to make sure what they heard wasn’t just imagined. Being a slave owner has such a strong, negative connotation to it, that it seems rather odd and uncustomary for anyone to believe that it is possible to actually be a kind slave owner. Dr. King Schultz, however, ignored the traditionally harsh treatment of slaves and decided to treat his slave how he should be treated, like a human. Let it not be forgotten that Django, although referred to Dr. Schultz as a freed man, was still technically a slave until he helped Dr. Schultz collect his bounty. Only after the bounty was collected would Django be granted his freedom. But, that’s besides the point. In the movie, Dr. Schultz was shown to be sympathetic and have amity towards Django. He even went as far as sharing a drink and having a personal conversation with Django. Schultz was even willing to help Django be reunited with his wife. But Perhaps Dr. Schultz’s kindness towards Django was driven solely by his desire to attain the bounty and not because he genuinely is kind person. Money has the ability to push people to do things that they normally wouldn’t do. In the movie, every encounter with a slave and slave owner had a motive behind it, whether it be the Mandingo fighting, or just to purchase a slave. Although Schultz’s motives aren’t clear, it is clear to see that he treats Django unlike every other slave owner introduced, leaving one to think about the sincerity of his friendship with Django.