# What Deception and Betrayal means in Twelve Years a Slave

> Solomon's kidnapping is enabled by the deceit of strangers who pose as friends, and later by the betrayal of a white man he confides in, illustrating how trust is weaponized to maintain slavery.

## Explanation

Solomon's kidnapping is enabled by the deceit of strangers who pose as friends, and later by the betrayal of a white man he confides in, illustrating how trust is weaponized to maintain slavery.

Brown and Hamilton feign friendship and generosity to lure Solomon into captivity, drugging him and selling him into slavery.

Eliza is deceived by Jacob Brooks, and Solomon is tricked into slavery despite being a free man.

Armsby's betrayal of Solomon's trust and Solomon's own use of lies to deflect suspicion highlight the pervasive deceit in the slave system.

Lew Cheney is described as a traitor who betrays the insurrection plot.

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