Fortunately, the very nature of the rebellion forced the slave states to reconsider their position 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 uprisings, what he indirectly created was evidence that slaves were more human than the general white public thought. Nat Turner's words show that he is an educated, religious, family-oriented and overall humane man. One of the most powerful exchanges that occurs between Gray and Turner: “Ques. Are you not mistaken now? Rep. Wasn't Christ crucified? (Gray 48). In this part of his story, Nat gives the religious reasoning behind his revolt, which appeals to the religious and human spirituality of the oppressors and those who were pro-slavery. Dessa follows with human aspects as a lover, mother, and person who deserves friendship regardless of circumstances. These details allow these protagonists to dig deeper 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 racial issues.