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Master & Mistress Epps and Patsey


What was the reason for Edwin Epps's obsession with Patsey and Mistress Epps's hatred for her?

I would just like to read other people's view on it.

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In his eyes, she was a sweet, little thing, who he lusted after, and a hard worker. Mistress Epps probably didn't fulfill his sexual needs, so he took them from Patsey, making Mistress Epps jealous. I'm pretty sure their marriage was one of convenience - it was definitely one-sided, where she loved him, but those feelings were definitely not mutual.

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I honestly don't know why Epps LUSTED after Patsey considering, in my eyes, I thought she had an ugly face and she most certainly did not have an hour-glass sexy body shape.

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Yes, Megan Fox should have been in this movie as Mrs.Epps. Maybe then he would leave poor Patsey alone.

It's going to be Pee Pee Pants City here REAL soon -Negan

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Tastes differ, I thought she was really really beautiful. Also, it wasn't just about physical attraction - she was his little "pet", his hardest worker, his prized little possession. He took pride in owning her and he enjoyed the power he had over her.

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Epps was mentally unstable and Mrs. Epps was a jealous witch.

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