Fortunately, the very nature of the rebellion forced slave-holding states to reconsider their stance on slavery. Although Gray presumably intended to use his publication as a means of profit or to warn slave owners of the possibility of slave revolts, what he indirectly created was evidence that slaves were more human than perceived by the general white public. Nat Turner's words show that he is an educated, religious, family man and, in general, humane man. One of the most powerful exchanges that happen between Gray and Turner: “Questions. Don't you find yourself wrong now? Res. Wasn't Christ crucified?" (Grey 48). Within this part of his narrative Nat provides a religious reasoning behind his revolt, which appeals to the religious and human spirituality of the oppressors and those who were in favor of slavery. Dessa follows with the human aspects as a lover, mother, and one who deserves friendship, regardless of circumstances. These details allow these protagonists to go deep to fuel Black culture's struggle to overcome stereotypes and general misconceptions about who they are as living beings. Their oppressors are able to empathize and hopefully change their stance on race