Eunuchs

Joseph Hughes
September 10, 2012
History 1800 Sec.2
The Elite Slave: eunuch
1. What is a eunuch?
A Eunuch is an emasculated buckle down. Eunuchs werent alike(p) your bonny slave; they were much more sought after and requireed in the slave market.

2. How does one become a Eunuch?
One becomes a Eunuch under two principal(prenominal) circumstances: To be a male and not live with gone through puberty. The reason for not going or construct gone through puberty is because the slave would be emasculated (penis and testicles [in both(prenominal) but most cases]) this would allow the slave to live somewhat transparent slave lives (which of course benefited the master).

3. What usance does a Eunuch serve and why are they considered prise elite slave?
The purpose Eunuchs serve is to be luggage compartment guards, protect and look over harem women, serve as police officers amongst many other occupations that any employer would want their employees to posses; honest living. For this exact reason Eunuchs were valued elite slaves. They could actually progress to careers outside of what a normal slave does (which is mainly unceasingly hard labor). The Eunuchs master still owned its elite slave, but the Eunuch could become someone of richness and in some cases surpassed their own masters as far as wealth, etc. some Eunuchs even had slaves of their own.





4. Have you always heard of a Eunuch? What are your thoughts about Eunuchs?
The confines and meaning of slaves called Eunuchs I had no knowledge of. Eunuchs are by far the most interesting slaves Ive come crosswise learning about. Before puberty they are emasculated, which is beyond me. I couldnt imagine people doing this sort of procedure for another(prenominal) mans needs; In this case a slave. The community (the people and society emasculating the young boys) felt like emasculating boys was a great Idea because in return they give receive a slave who was honest, loyal and in some cases more valuable to the master then the master could have first expected. While a good citizen most of...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



If you want to get a full essay, wisit our page: write my essay .