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The article discusses the psychological impact of slavery on African captives, focusing on fear, depression, and religious beliefs as significant factors contributing to suicide among new slaves. Many slaves believed they faced a fate worse than death, leading to a strong fear of white cannibalism and a preference for suicide over submission to slavery. The author highlights that for some, suicide was seen as a form of martyrdom, offering a return to their homeland and freedom from suffering.

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