Discussion & Reflection pg. 13

1. It shows that he views slaves as nothing more than tools and machinery used for ones fields and hard labor.


2. It shows that the ones who need the food more will receive it. The chain-gang receives more rations than the others during certain times of the year because they work more.


3. Cato views them as possessions that he must take care of or he will be without a work force. So he believes in feeding them and giving them the bare minimum to barely keep them alive, but just enough to work.






1. More practical than anything because he doesn't share feelings at all towards these beings, they are nothing but tools in his eyes.


2. Yes and no. Yes because that owner and treat their slave with the up most hospitality that same individual has to offer. But on the other hand, he/she is still a slave therefore their moral standings are still somewhat lacking.